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Position: NRDC, SENIOR ATTORNEY – SUSTAINABLE FERC PROJECT (Deadline: rolling, Washington, DC)
Position: Earthjustice, Associate Attorney (Deadline: rolling, Seattle, WA)
Position: Lewis & Clark Law School, Visiting Assistant Professor (Deadline: Feb. 3, 2017, Portland, OR)
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)
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)
Position: Vermont Law School, Director of Environment and Natural Resources Law Clinic (Deadline: open until filled, South Royalton, VT)
https://vermontlaw.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=77966
| Professor and Director of the ENRLC |
| About Vermont Law School:
Vermont Law School’s top-ranked environmental program includes a curriculum of more than 60 environmental law courses, as well as master’s and LLM degrees in three areas – environmental law and policy, energy regulation and law, and food and agriculture law and policy. About a quarter of our JD students are enrolled as joint JD/master’s degree students.
Environmental and Natural Resources Law Clinic The ENRLC forms a key component of the environmental education we offer our students. The program functions as a public interest environmental law firm and gives students the opportunity to hone their skills in real-world cases and projects. The ENRLC is organized into four main program areas – Water and Justice, Coal and Climate, Healthy Communities, and Biodiversity – and we retain the flexibility to take on cases and projects outside these areas as well. The clinic’s work includes a mix of litigation, administrative agency proceedings, client counseling, and other forms of environmental advocacy. Our clients are community groups and conservation organizations, and we partner with a wide variety of organizations at the local, regional, and national level. The ENRLC offers students three enrollment options during the fall and spring: part-time (6 credits), three-quarter time (9 credits), and full-time (13 credits). Students may also participate in a summer session for up to 9 credits toward the JD or MELP degree. The ENRLC staff consists of a Director, two supervising attorneys, part-time senior counsel, one or two clinic fellows (LLM students working part-time in the clinic while pursuing their LLM degrees), and a litigation paralegal. The ENRLC selects approximately 16 students for each of the fall, spring, and summer terms. More information about the program is available on the ENRLC website: http://www.vermontlaw.edu/academics/clinics-and-externships/ENRLC. Duties and Responsibilities The ENRLC Director is charged with administering the ENRLC and supervising its faculty, staff, and student clinicians, including the following general duties and responsibilities:
The ENRLC Director is expected to participate fully in the broader academic life of Vermont Law School. For example, Directors and staff attorneys have represented VLS at AALS and ABA meetings, the Public Interest Environmental Law Conference, and other gatherings; served as mentors and advisors to 1L students; taught courses in the regular academic program or summer program (such as Environmental Law, Watershed Management, and Air Pollution Law & Policy); participated as guest lecturers in other courses; published scholarly articles and book chapters; served on panels at VLS conferences; and interacted with new and traditional media on behalf of the school.
Candidates should have a minimum of 10-15 years of public interest environmental litigation experience, substantial experience supervising staff attorneys and other personnel, and experience with office management and fundraising. Candidates must be a member of the Vermont Bar or be able to waive in. A demonstrated commitment to and temperament for teaching and mentoring is essential. Experience in clinical legal education is desirable. Doctrinal teaching experience within the legal academy is helpful, but not necessary.
Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, writing sample, and references to Chantelle Brackett, Human Resources & Payroll Manager, Vermont Law School, PO Box 96, South Royalton, VT 05068. Electronic applications are strongly preferred and can be submitted online here. Applications will be considered as they are submitted. Nominations of candidates are also welcome. The position will remain open until filled. |
Fellowship: NYU Law School, Institute for Policy Integrity, Legal Fellow (Deadline: Dec. 1, 2016, New York, NY)
Internship: Environmental Integrity Project, Law Clerk – Spring 2017 & Summer 2017 (Deadline: rolling, Washington, DC)
http://environmentalintegrity.org/about-us/job-opportunities
LAW CLERK – SPRING 2017
Washington, DC
The Environmental Integrity Project (EIP) is seeking law clerks for spring 2017 to advance Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and other environmental protections at the federal, state, and local levels. The clerks’ duties will include legal research related to environmental, administrative, and information-collecting statutes and regulations, review of pollution permits and data, and production of legal memoranda, public comments, litigation documents, and issue-focused reports. Candidates with a background or coursework in environmental/administrative law and a demonstrated commitment to environmental protection are preferred.
Qualifications: Candidates preferably should have completed at least one year of law school and have a strong interest in environmental advocacy. The ideal candidate will have a background or coursework in environmental/administrative law and a demonstrated commitment to environmental protection and/or non-profit advocacy. Previous experience with the Clean Air Act and/or the Clean Water Act, developing or litigating cases, commenting on or challenging permits or rules, policy analysis, media outreach, and/or coalition building would also be helpful. Candidates should be able to handle multiple tasks at once and work well with others, and must demonstrate strong writing and analytical skills.
Compensation / Hours: Academic credit or hourly pay at a competitive nonprofit rate / Full or part-time
To Apply: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible. Candidates should send a cover letter, resume, writing sample, law school transcript (unofficial), and three references by email to larchibald@environmentalintegrity.org.
Applications may also be submitted by mail to the following address: Spring Law Clerk Position, Environmental Integrity Project, 1000 Vermont Ave. NW, Suite 1100, Washington, D.C. 20005
LAW CLERK – SUMMER 2017
Washington, DC
The Environmental Integrity Project (EIP) is seeking law clerks for summer 2017 to advance Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and other environmental protections at the federal, state, and local levels. The clerks’ duties will include legal research related to environmental, administrative, and information-collecting statutes and regulations, review of pollution permits and data, and production of legal memoranda, public comments, litigation documents, and issue-focused reports. Candidates with a background or coursework in environmental/administrative law and a demonstrated commitment to environmental protection are preferred.
Qualifications: Candidates preferably should have completed at least one year of law school and have a strong interest in environmental advocacy. The ideal candidate will have a background or coursework in environmental/administrative law and a demonstrated commitment to environmental protection and/or non-profit advocacy. Previous experience with the Clean Air Act and/or the Clean Water Act, developing or litigating cases, commenting on or challenging permits or rules, policy analysis, media outreach, and/or coalition building would also be helpful. Candidates should be able to handle multiple tasks at once and work well with others, and must demonstrate strong writing and analytical skills.
Compensation / Hours: EIP pays a competitive non-profit rate. Summer clerks must work a minimum of 10 40-hour weeks.
To Apply: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible. Candidates should send a cover letter, resume, writing sample, law school transcript (unofficial), and three references by email to larchibald@environmentalintegrity.org.
Applications may also be submitted by mail to the following address: Summer Law Clerk Position, Environmental Integrity Project, 1000 Vermont Ave. NW, Suite 1100, Washington, D.C. 20005
Externship/Internship: Earthjustice, Extern/Intern Sprint 2017 (Deadline: unknown, Los Angeles, CA)
http://earthjustice.org/about/jobs/34640/legal-externship-spring-2016
LEGAL EXTERNSHIP, SPRING 2017
The Los Angeles branch of the California Regional Office of Earthjustice is seeking law students who share a passion for justice and a healthy environment for spring externships in 2017.
The California Regional office has undertaken campaigns to protect lands and wildlife, improve air and water quality, promote clean energy and transportation policies, and ensure that state residents are protected from toxic substances. The Los Angeles office currently has work focusing on clean energy, air quality in the South Coast and Central Valley, crude-by-rail, and oil and gas development in Kern County and Los Angeles. Our attorneys bring a mix of lawsuits under federal environmental laws such as the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and Endangered Species Act, as well as California statutes like the California Environmental Quality Act, to protect the environment and promote healthy communities.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work with attorneys on case development and litigation.
- Under the supervision of an attorney, perform legal and factual research, and develop case strategy and legal theories.
- Assist attorneys with preparing briefs and motions and meet with clients and experts.
- Participate in moots of oral arguments, and attend court proceedings and conferences with opposing counsel.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Currently enrolled in law school.
- Commitment of at least 16 hours a week.
- Interest in environmental protection or environmental justice a plusExterns are unpaid, but can be awarded course credit for work with Earthjustice.
TO APPLY
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, copy of law school transcripts, writing sample (no more than 10 pages), and the names, addresses, and phone numbers of three legal references. Applications will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis.Please reach out to jobs@earthjustice.org if you are having technical difficulties submitting your application.
No phone calls, drop-ins, or hard copies
Internship: Western Environmental Law Center, Legal Intern – Summer 2017 (Deadline: Nov. 4, 2016, Helena, MT & Seattle, WA)
http://westernlaw.org/about-us/job-opportunities
Legal Internship – Summer 2017
Job Description
The Western Environmental Law Center (WELC) is accepting applications from law students currently in their second or third year of law school (2L or 3L) for summer 2017 legal internship positions to work with our attorneys in these locations: Helena, Montana; and Seattle, Washington. We are looking for bright and motivated individuals committed to public interest environmental law.
Under the supervision of a staff attorney in the office location in which they are hired, the selected interns will assist our attorneys with case development and strategy, conduct legal research, and draft pleadings, briefs, and other legal documents. The internships are unfunded positions. We will provide assistance to the selected applicants in seeking outside funding or law school credit, and in finding free or inexpensive housing. We offer a flexible summer work schedule to allow for outdoor recreation and travel.
Please email, as PDF attachments, a cover letter, resume, unofficial transcript, short writing sample of 3-5 pages, and a list of three references to internships@westernlaw.org. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the positions have been filled. Applications received by Friday, November 4, 2016 will be given first consideration. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Interviews will be conducted by phone.
Please indicate the following in your cover letter: (1) the WELC office location for which you are applying (if you wish to apply for both locations, please specify your order of preference); (2) if you are facing a funding or law school credit application deadline; and (3) your anticipated dates of availability for the summer position.
Western Environmental Law Center is a non-profit public interest environmental law firm. We use the power of the law to safeguard the wildlife, wildlands, and communities of the American West.
WELC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our programs and employment are open to all. We value diversity and do not permit any discrimination against applicants, employees, or volunteers on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or disability, or any other status protected by applicable law or statute in any of our policies or programs.
