Climate Justice Advocate

Vermont Law School is hiring a Climate Action Fellow for a one-year position aimed at fostering an academic career in environmental law and public-interest climate policy. Ideal candidates should have a J.D. and 0-5 years of experience, with a strong interest in climate justice and inclusive teaching. Responsibilities include researching climate change law and contributing to the Environmental Advocacy Clinic's projects. This is a full-time position based in Royalton, VT.
The Vermont Law School's Environmental Law Center and Environmental Advocacy Clinic are seeking a highly motivated individual to serve as a Climate Action Fellow. This one-year position provides a strong starting point for an academic career in doctrinal or clinical environmental law teaching, and for other opportunities in public-interest climate policy and advocacy.

The ideal candidate will have graduated with a J.D. degree and possess 0-5 years of practice experience. Strong academic qualifications and a demonstrated interest in climate law, climate justice, and/or environmental, natural resources or energy law and policy, will be expected.

Candidates should also have a demonstrated commitment to racial justice and an understanding of and appreciation for inclusive teaching practices. As part of these responsibilities, the Fellow will participate actively in the dynamic VLGS environment, including collaboration with other law school and graduate programs.
• Research and publish white papers, articles, and other materials on topics related to climate change law, in disciplinary areas of the fellow's choice, with relevant guidance from VLGS environmental faculty.
• Contribute to climate-related cases and projects within the Environmental Advocacy Clinic, with oversight by the Director of the Clinic.

The Environmental Law Center (ELC) oversees VLGS's environmental law program, the most comprehensive graduate environmental law program in the country. Consistently ranked among the nation's best by U.S. News & World Report, our environmental law program includes six legal clinics, six centers and institutes, 67 environmental law courses, and 76 environmental faculty.