Law Fellowship - 1 year + potential 1 year extension

ABOUT ELPC :

• The Environmental Law & Policy Center is the Midwest’s leading environmental legal advocacy organization.
• We use the power of the law and strategic advocacy campaigns to create climate change solutions, advance clean energy, protect public health, and preserve the Midwest's wild and natural places.
• Our staff is made up of extraordinary individuals who work together across states and disciplines to solve the most pressing environmental challenges of our times.
• We are proud to be the recipient of the American Bar Association's 2023 Award for Excellence in Environmental, Energy, and Resources Stewardship.   This  prominent national award  recognizes ELPC’s significant accomplishments and demonstrated leadership on sustainable environmental and energy advocacy.
• About the Fellowship This ELPC-Hubbell Environmental Law Initiative is a one-year, full-time position with the potential for a further year’s extension.
• This fellowship is in conjunction with the University of Iowa Hubbell Environmental Law Fellowship.
• This fellowship is exclusively available to  recent law school graduates of the University of Iowa, including judicial clerks, or early-career attorneys who are committed to advancing environmental protection, climate action, and equitable solutions to pressing environmental challenges.
• The position will be based at our office in Des Moines, with a hybrid work environment.
• The Fellow will work as a fully integrated member of ELPC’s legal and policy team, gaining hands-on experience in environmental litigation, regulatory advocacy, and strategic policy initiatives.

Fellowship Term :

Responsibilities Fellows will work closely with senior attorneys, policy experts, and scientists on high-impact projects such as :

Application Instructions Please submit the following :