ELI is seeking to fill its Environmental Justice and The Law Fellowship position for the fall of 2023, to assist with our Environmental Justice and the Law project in coordination with the Howard University School of Law.

About the Fellowship

In accord with ELI’s mission to build the skills and capacity of tomorrow’s leaders, we provide opportunities for law students to join us at the Institute. We are offering a paid fellowship position for the fall of 2023 exclusively to Howard Law students.

EJ and the Law Fellows work with ELI’s staff to develop a monthly overview of environmental justice-related state and federal cases, legislation, and agency decisions to be made publicly available on the ELI website. This monthly product will improve access to environmental justice legal information, which is a key element in improving community engagement in decision-making processes. Fellows will conduct legal research, writing, and analysis, while also building skills in blog-style writing, publication editing, and other media creation.

Qualifications

• Eligibility is limited to students enrolled in Howard Law School (applicants are ineligible if they graduate before or during the fellowship).
• Broad knowledge of or interest in environmental law and policy or a related field.
• Coursework and research experience related to environmental law, environmental justice, or a related subject.
• Excellent skills in policy and legal research and analytical writing.
• Ability to become proficient in new issue areas and contribute to creative, rigorous, analytical approaches to address them.
• Well-developed collaborative and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated self-awareness, cultural competency and inclusivity, and ability to work with colleagues and stakeholders across diverse cultures and backgrounds.

About ELI

The Environmental Law Institute (ELI) is an environmental law, science, and policy center that makes law work for people, places, and the planet. We envision a healthy environment, prosperous economies, and vibrant communities founded on the rule of law. Our mission is to foster innovative, just, and practical law and policy solutions to enable leaders across borders and sectors to make environmental, economic, and social progress.

ELI’s Research and Policy experts develop innovative legal and governance solutions to challenges in areas such as climate change; environmental justice; natural resource management; land conservation and smart growth; biodiversity loss and habitat destruction; and air, water, and soil pollution. Together, ELI’s staff aims to:

• Build the skills and capacity of tomorrow’s leaders and institutions
• Research and analyze complex and pressing environmental challenges
• Promote and disseminate the best thinking through print and electronic media
• Work with partners to develop and implement laws, policies, and other means to protect the environment and society
• Convene people with diverse perspectives to build understanding through robust dialogue

For more information on ELI’s programs, visit https://www.eli.org/programs.

Compensation

This fellowship runs approximately 12 weeks and is part-time (between 12 and 15 hours per week).

How to Apply

To apply, submit an application package via ELI's online application system by clicking the Apply button. Note that your submission must contain the following uploaded documents (Word or PDF format), as follows:

• Cover letter (including a description of the candidate’s personal goals as well as experience and interest in environmental law and policy)
• Resume (including college and law school GPAs)
• List of 3 references
• Law school transcript
• A writing sample

Applications must be submitted no later than Friday, June 30, 2023 at 11:59pm EDT and will be reviewed on a rolling basis. You must use ELI’s online application system; ELI cannot accept applications submitted by email, USPS or other shipping service, or hand delivery.

Please note that to ensure the health and safety of the ELI workforce, any offer of employment from ELI is contingent on candidates providing proof of full vaccination against COVID-19. ELI management will consider requests for religious or medical exceptions, consistent with applicable law.

ELI is an equal opportunity employer firmly committed to achieving an inclusive, diverse workforce that values every individual. We firmly believe that hiring individuals with varying perspectives and backgrounds contributes to our success as an organization, and we strive to create an environment that fosters inclusiveness. As such, minority candidates and candidates from traditionally underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.