Remote Law Fellow: Climate & Energy Policy

Acadia Center; Hartford (CT); Remote; USD 8,000 - 13,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Stipend up to $8,000-$13,000

8-10 weeks duration

In-person connections near staff

Job summary

Acadia Center invites law students to join the Roger E. Koontz Fellowship in Law and Climate Policy.

Fellows work with Acadia Center staff—attorneys, policy experts, researchers, and communications professionals—on legal projects that advance the organization’s work. The fellowship will cover areas such as energy regulation reform, clean energy and community engagement, energy justice, legislative analysis, regulatory interventions, and procurement.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be currently enrolled in an ABA-accredited law school.
• Completed at least one full year of law school.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Supervised by a licensed attorney.
• Submit résumé, cover letter, law-school transcript, and writing sample.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and policy analysis on energy and climate topics.
• Prepare memos, briefs, and policy summaries.
• Assist with regulatory dockets and legislative reviews.
• Attend meetings with policymakers and coalition partners as needed.

Skills

Research skills

Writing skills

Analytical skills

Interest in environmental law

Education

ABA-accredited law school

Completed at least one year of law school

Job description

Acadia Center invites law students to join the Roger E. Koontz Fellowship in Law and Climate Policy.

Fellows work with Acadia Center staff—attorneys, policy experts, researchers, and communications professionals—on legal projects that advance the organization’s work. The fellowship will cover areas such as energy regulation reform, clean energy and community engagement, energy justice, legislative analysis, regulatory interventions, and procurement.