Abrams Environmental Law Clinic Fellow
Company: The University of Chicago
Location: Chicago
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
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 School's 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 environment. In addition, the Clinic’s
faculty are some of the primary resources for law student
organizations and law students interested in environmental and
energy issues. The Clinic’s faculty have helped to organize panels,
events and conferences on these topics. Under supervision of the
Clinic’s Director, the successful candidate will help to train and
supervise students, co-teach the Clinic’s seminar component,
develop potential projects, assist in publicizing the Clinic’s
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.
Keywords: The University of Chicago, Orland Park , Abrams Environmental Law Clinic Fellow, Education / Teaching , Chicago, Illinois
