Abrams Environmental Law Clinic Fellow
Abrams Environmental Law Clinic Fellow
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$ 70000 - 73440
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The University of Chicago Law School is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time position training and supervising law students as a Fellow appointed with the rank of Lecturer in the Law Schools Abrams Environmental Law Clinic. The appointment is for the 2025-26 academic year July 1 2025 - June 30 2026. The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees including health retirement and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.
Representing environmental organizations and affected persons the Abrams Environmental Law Clinic teaches law students about the practice of law through suing those who pollute illegally fighting for stricter permits advocating for changes to regulations and laws and promoting innovative approaches for improving the addition the Clinics faculty are some of the primary resources for law student organizations and law students interested in environmental and energy issues. The Clinics faculty have helped to organize panels events and conferences on these topics.
Under supervision of the Clinics Director the successful candidate will help to train and supervise students co-teach the Clinics seminar component develop potential projects assist in publicizing the Clinics cases and activities and organize and coordinate relevant events lectures and other Clinic activities. One goal of this Fellowship is to train aspiring clinical teachers and public interest environmental attorneys.
Candidates must have a J.D. and at least two years of work experience as a practicing lawyer with a preference for those who have worked in an environmental clinic or other non-profit organization or government agency using litigation and similar enforcement tools. Must be a member in good standing of at least one bar and must be able to secure admission to the Illinois bar through waiver or examination promptly upon joining the clinic. Excellent writing editing advocacy and supervision skills are required. Experience clerking at the trial court level is strongly desired. Prior teaching experience is highly desirable.
Employment Type
Grant
