Green Policy Advisor

Vermont Law School is seeking a Climate Action Fellow for a one-year position starting in August 2025, with potential renewal. The role involves conducting research on climate law, working with student clinicians on climate litigation, and delivering presentations. Candidates must have a J.D. degree and a strong interest in environmental law. This is a full-time position based in Royalton, VT, and not remote.
The Role:
The Vermont Law School's Environmental Law Center and Environmental Advocacy Clinic invite applications from recent or upcoming law graduates to serve as a one-year Climate Action Fellow to begin in August 2025, with presumed renewal for one additional year. The position combines an opportunity to conduct academic, legal, and/or policy research on climate law with responsibilities to work with student clinicians in the Environmental Advocacy Clinic on cutting-edge climate litigation and advocacy. The Climate Action Fellow 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.

Responsibilities:
• Research and publish white papers, articles, and other materials on topics related to climate change law
• Contribute to climate-related cases and projects within the Environmental Advocacy Clinic
• Participate actively in the dynamic VLGS environment
• Deliver at least one public or campus-community presentation or lecture on your research

Requirements:
• J.D. degree with 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
• Ability to communicate clearly and fluently in English by phone, email, and in-person with internal and external constituents
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (365) programs
• Understanding of and appreciation for inclusion, including the ability to work with students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds, identities, and viewpoints