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Fellowship: Vermont Law School, US-Asian Partnership for Environmental Law, Fellowship (Deadline: May 1, 2017, together with LLM application, South Royalton, VT

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http://www.vermontlaw.edu/admissions/tuition-and-financial-aid/fellowships/u-s-asia-partnership-for-environmental-law-llm-fellowship

 

U.S.-ASIA PARTNERSHIP FOR ENVIRONMENTAL LAW FELLOWSHIP

The U.S.-Asia Partnerships for Environmental Law (“Asia Program”) at Vermont Law School invites applications for a two-year graduate fellowship starting in August 2015. The fellowship combines the opportunity to obtain an LLM in Environmental Law, an LLM in American Legal Studies or a Master’s degree from one of the leading environmental law programs in the nation with the opportunity to gain practical international environmental law experience on a variety of policy coordination, research, and educational outreach projects. The fellowship includes a full tuition waiver.  A salary stipend of up to $35,000 may be available for the selected fellow depending on available funding.

NATURE OF THE FELLOWSHIP

The Fellow will work closely with the faculty director, the program director and other team members of the Asia Program to help coordinate and implement the range of projects being carried out. In addition to pursuing an LLM or a Masters’ degree, the fellow will work closely with Asia Program faculty and will take the lead role in at least one major project.

The goal of the Asia Program is to strengthen the rule of law in environmental protection and to build capacity among individuals and academic, government, and private-sector institutions to solve pollution and energy problems. The program has three main objectives:

  • strengthen the capacity of the educational, governmental, nonprofit, and business sectors in China and Southeast Asia to become effective environmental and energy problem solvers;
  • improve the policies, systems, laws, and regulations in China and Southeast Asia to advance the development and enforcement of environmental and energy law and to help develop the rule of law;
  • enhance municipal, provincial, national, and international networks in China and Southeast Asia to advance best practices in environmental protection and energy regulation.

These objectives are being pursued through environmental and energy law workshops and conferences in China, Southeast Asia and the U.S., through efforts to build the institutional capacity of law schools, NGOs, courts, and government agencies, and through student and faculty-led research and policy development projects.

For more information about the U.S.-Asia Partnerships for Environmental Law, please visit the program’s homepage.

FELLOWSHIP QUALIFICATIONS

Qualifications for the Asia Program Fellowship include:

  • admission to the LLM in Environmental Law, LLM in American Legal Studies programs, or one of VLS Master’s Degrees
  • a demonstrated commitment to environmental or energy issues in China/Asia
  • prior practice or other experience in environmental or energy law
  • strong legal writing and communications skills

Language skills in Chinese or one of the Southeast Asian languages will greatly strengthen a prospective fellow’s application.

FELLOWSHIP BENEFITS

  • Tuition Waiver for the LLM in Environmental Law, LLM in American Legal Studies or one of the VLS Master’s Degrees
  • $35,000 stipend per year (subject to budget approval)

FELLOWSHIP DEADLINE

The deadline for completed LLM applications and submission of fellowship materials is May 1.

FELLOWSHIP QUALIFICATIONS

  • Admission to the LLM in Environmental  Law, LLM in American Legal Studies program or one of the VLS Master’s Degrees
  • Demonstrated commitment to energy and/or environmental law in Asia
  • Prior practice or other experience in energy law and policy
  • Strong legal writing and communication skills
  • Some Chinese language skills

FELLOWSHIP REQUIREMENTS

  • Application for LLM in Environmental Law or American Legal Studies OR
  • Application for Masters degree program

In addition to the LLM or Master’s application requirements, please submit the following:

  • Statement of interest specific to the fellowship (not to exceed one page)
  • One Letter of Recommendation specific to the fellowship

HOW TO SUBMIT MATERIALS

All fellowship materials should be sent to admiss@vermontlaw.edu and must include a clear reference to the fellowship. Electronic submissions are preferred. If unable to send electronically, please send materials to:

Vermont Law School Admissions Office
U.S.-Asia Partnership LLM Fellowship
PO Box 96
South Royalton, VT 05068

DECISION PROCESS

Fellowship candidates will be forwarded to the U.S.-Asia Partnership by May 15. Fellowship offers will be made by June 1.

RESOURCES

Contact Information:

U.S.-Asia Partnership
802-831-1342
china@vermontlaw.edu

Office of Admissions
802-831-1239
admiss@vermontlaw.edu

LLM DEGREES

LLM IN ENVIRONMENTAL LAW

The LLM in Environmental Law degree is designed for a select group of post-JD candidates seeking to specialize in the practice of environmental law, or pursue careers in teaching, research, or public policy. Candidates include recent law school graduates and practicing lawyers who wish to develop an environmental law specialty. The cornerstone of the LLM program is the Graduate Seminar. A minimum of 30 academic credits are required to complete the program. For the Asia Program fellow, this thirty credit program is spread over two years. Vermont Law School’s environmental law curriculum includes more than fifty courses in environmental law, policy, science, and ethics. For more information about the LLM in Environmental Law degree program, please visit the LLM degree page.

LLM IN AMERICAN LEGAL STUDIES

The Master of Laws in American Legal Studies is specifically designed for students who hold a law degree from an institution outside of the United States. Our LLM students take all their courses together with the JD students, so they have immersion in the US law school experience. The required courses provide a solid foundation in US law and US legal method.  Again, for the Asia Program fellow, the LLM in American Legal Studies program is spread over two years. Some US states permit foreign lawyers who earn an LLM in US law to take the bar exam and be admitted to practice in their state, if certain other requirements are met.  For more information about the LLM in American Legal Studies program, please visit the LLM degree page.

MASTER’S DEGREES

MASTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL LAW AND POLICY (MELP)

Administered by Vermont Law School’s highly respected Environmental Law Center, the MELP program is focused on the political, scientific, and communications aspects of environmental law, with an added emphasis on economics and advocacy. The innovative curriculum is comprised of traditional law offerings and MELP-specific courses in writing and advocacy designed to benefit graduates in the public and private sectors. Experiential learning opportunities with state and federal agencies, nonprofit organizations, and advocacy groups ensure you’re ready to move ahead in your career or take on a new position.

MASTER IN ENERGY REGULATION AND LAW (MERL)

Taught by faculty associated with Vermont Law School’s highly respected Institute for Energy and the Environment, the MERL program is focused on law and policy governing energy use, production, and transmission. You’ll develop a broad-based understanding of the intersection of energy and law, regulation, policy, and economic analysis. Practical training in public advocacy and writing for a legal and policy audience, opportunities for independent research with support from faculty, and externships at organizations around the country and the world prepare you for immediate challenges and opportunities.

MASTER OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE LAW AND POLICY

Taught by faculty affiliated with the school’s Center for Agriculture and Food Systems , the MFALP program  is designed for students who want to create the legal tools needed to innovate and support sustainable food and agriculture systems. The curriculum is comprised of food and agriculture classes, a wide range of environmental electives, and courses in writing and advocacy. Experiential opportunities with state and federal agencies, nonprofit organizations, and advocacy groups prepare graduates for careers in food and agriculture policy and advocacy. 

Fellowship: Vermont Law School, Environmental and Law Clinic, Toxics Fellowship (Deadline: March 15, 2017, South Royalton, VT)

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The Environmental and Natural Resources Law Clinic (ENRLC) at Vermont Law School today announced a new two-year Toxics Fellowship to provide legal assistance to communities facing toxic pollution problems. The selected fellow will manage the ENRLC’s pollution-focused “Partnership for Justice” project while earning a Master of Laws (LLM) in Environmental Law from VLS.
The Partnership for Justice, designed to provide assistance to northern New England communities, is a joint effort between the ENRLC and Toxics Action Center, a nonprofit organization that assists community groups with organization, outreach, media, and strategy development. As part of the project, the ENRLC will provide legal analysis and advice, and may lay the groundwork for litigation.
The deadline for fellowship applications is March 15. To be considered for the fellowship, applicants must hold a juris doctor (JD) degree from an American Bar Association (ABA)-accredited law school. For more information about the Toxics Fellowship, including how to apply, visit the fellowship page online, email admiss@vermontlaw.edu, or call 802-831-1239.

Fellowships: Pace Law School,Various environmental/energy fellowships (Deadine: March 1, 2017, White Plains, NY)

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This is a little dated.  (I got this in mid-January.) But deadlines are March 1, so still time to apply.

Pace University’s Elisabeth Haub School of Law is pleased to announce that it will hire several environmental law graduate fellows for the 2017-18 academic year. Fellows earn an LLM in Environmental Law while working part time within the Haub Environmental Law Program or one of its centers. Fellows receive a full tuition waiver as well as a modest stipend to help cover living costs.  Fellowships begin this summer and run a full calendar year. Applications are due by March 1, 2017.

Available Positions:

The Environmental Law Graduate Fellow works with environmental faculty and staff undertaking research, including the bench brief for the National Environmental Law Moot Court Competition, developing and implementing new projects, and other duties as assigned.

The Global Environmental Law Graduate Fellow works with faculty and staff of the Global Center for Environmental Legal Studies on various research, project development, and event planning in connection with our partnerships with the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and other international organizations.

The Energy and Climate Law Graduate/EASE Fellow works with faculty and staff of the Pace Energy and Climate Center and Earthjustice on equitable access to renewable energy and other research.

The Land Use Law Graduate Fellow works with faculty and staff of the Land Use Law Center on a wide range of issues related to land use and sustainable development law.

The Food and Agriculture Law Graduate Fellow works with faculty and staff of the Food and Beverage Law Clinic and the Pace-NRDC Food Law Initiative on various research, program development and communication initiatives.

You can learn about current and former environmental law graduate fellows here.

How to apply:

Further details on each position, and information on how to apply for these fellowships can be found in the attached position descriptions and online at

http://law.pace.edu/environmental-graduate-research-fellows.

Note that applicants must apply concurrently to the Environmental LLM program at the Elisabeth Haub School of Law, and be accepted into the program, before being considered for a fellowship.

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Fellowship: Vermont Law School Energy Clinic, Climate Justice Fellow (Deadline: May 1, 2017, South Royalton, Vermont)

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From my email:

“As a result of a recent grant from Jane’s Trust Foundation, the VLS Energy Clinic will be hiring a Climate Justice Fellow to work with us for two years beginning Fall 2017 while also pursuing an LLM in Energy Law. The fellowship provides a $30,000 per year stipend and a full tuition waiver for applicants who have been accepted into our Energy LLM program, as well as, an opportunity to work in our year-round energy clinic on climate justice issues. Our Energy Clinic, which is a program of our Institute for Energy and the Environment, would be pleased to receive applications from any of your graduates interested in pursuing an LLM and working on these issues. Your recommendations will be important to our hiring decisions. Attorneys licensed to practice in New England are encouraged to apply but this is not a requirement of the fellowship.

The Climate Justice Fellowship will advance efficient, sustainable and affordable energy solutions and assist those most vulnerable to the effects of energy poverty across New England. The Fellowship will formalize the Clinic’s role as a regional resource advancing low-income community energy resource adoption in New England through focused technical assistance to housing agencies and other service organizations, outreach and public education to low-income communities regarding the environmental and financial benefits of solar and other clean energy technologies, and training and peer support for organizations working toward similar goals.”

http://www.vermontlaw.edu/admissions/tuition-and-financial-aid/fellowships/institute-for-energy-and-the-environment-global-energy-fellowship

 

Position: Lewis & Clark Law School, Visiting Assistant Professor (Deadline: Feb. 3, 2017, Portland, OR)

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http://law.lclark.edu/faculty/faculty_positions/

Here’s a relevant portion of an email sharing this opportunity:

Lewis & Clark Law School is now accepting applications for a visiting assistant professor (VAP) position in our environmental, natural resources and energy law program. The VAP will have a two-year term for the 2017-2018 and 2018-2019 academic years. The position is ideal for those with at least two years of legal experience who are interested in transitioning to a career in academia. The VAP will have the opportunity to focus on teaching, scholarly research, and writing in preparation for that transition. The VAP will teach three courses per academic year and write at least one article or other scholarly piece per year. The VAP will be mentored by Lewis & Clark Law School’s full-time faculty and will participate in faculty colloquia, committees, special visitor events, and other professional and social engagements throughout the academic year. Applications are due February 3, 2017.

Fellowship: UCLA School of Law, Emmett Institute on Climate Change, Emmett/Frankel Fellowship (Deadline: Jan. 11, 2017, Los Angeles)

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http://www.law.ucla.edu/emmett

 

UCLA School of Law’s Emmett/Frankel Fellowship in Environmental Law and Policy
UCLA School of Law’s Emmett Institute on Climate Change and the Environment is now accepting applications for the UCLA Emmett/Frankel Fellowship in Environmental Law and Policy for the academic years 2017-2019.  This fellowship is a full-time, two-year faculty position beginning in July 1, 2017.  The position involves research and writing in the law and policy of climate change and the environment, teaching, and assisting with Institute projects such as conferences and workshops.

The Emmett Institute on Climate Change and the Environment is dedicated to creating and advancing legal and policy solutions to climate change and other environmental challenges, and to training the next generation of leaders to address these issues.  The program fosters informed debate and analysis to educate the public, policymakers, business leaders, and others on critical environmental issues.

The Fellow will work on issues relating to environmental law and policy, including climate change, and will generate policy-oriented publications and other products for the Institute, in collaboration with UCLA Law faculty.  The Fellow will also assist the Institute’s Executive Directors with projects relating to the Institute’s work, including organizing conferences, workshops, public education and outreach efforts, and other events.  In addition to these responsibilities, which will continue year-round, the Fellow will take on teaching responsibilities in topics related to environmental law and policy.

Candidates should possess a J.D. or other advanced degree in fields closely related to environmental law and policy, earned within the past several years or expected in the spring of 2017; a strong academic record; excellent analytical and writing skills; and demonstrated interest and background in environmental law and policy.  Previous experience in law practice or clinical instruction is helpful but not necessary.  Candidates with scientific, technical, or economic skills related to public policy analysis are especially encouraged to apply. The salary is anticipated to be approximately $68,900 per year plus a competitive benefits package.  UCLA School of Law has a special interest in enriching its intellectual environment through further diversifying the range of perspectives represented within the faculty.

Applicants should apply online at https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/apply/JPF02701.  Please submit a letter discussing qualifications and interests, a resume, a transcript of studies in law school or graduate school, a writing sample of no more than ten pages, and contact information for three references. 

To ensure full consideration, applications should be received by Wednesday, January 11, 2017 but will be considered thereafter until the position is filled.

Visit our website at www.law.ucla.edu/emmett for more information about our program.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy (http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct)