Global Climate Litigation Fellow at the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law – Apply Now for Exciting One-Year Legal Opportunity| Closing Date: September 2026 @the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law – Apply Now for Exciting One-Year Legal Opportunity| Closing Date: September 2026

Sabin Center for Climate Change Law Job Summary

Job Title: Global Climate Litigation Fellow
Location: New York, NY (Remote options may be considered)
Closing Date: September 2026 (rolling review)
Contract: One-year position with possibility of renewal

Job Summary

The Sabin Center for Climate Change Law is seeking a qualified lawyer for a one-year Global Climate Litigation Fellow position, with potential renewal.

This role offers an opportunity to be at the forefront of climate litigation worldwide, tracking cases across jurisdictions, producing impactful legal research, filing amicus briefs, and coordinating the Global Network of Peer Reviewers on Climate Litigation.

About the Sabin Center

The Sabin Center for Climate Change Law is dedicated to advancing legal research, policy, and advocacy to address climate change.

The Center’s work includes global climate litigation, policy analysis, and fostering international collaboration.

Learn more about the Sabin Center here.

Key Responsibilities

Research and Writing

• Monitor and analyze climate litigation developments worldwide
• Conduct original research, producing white papers and articles
• Support management of the Climate Litigation Database

Litigation and Advocacy

• Prepare comment letters, amicus briefs, and submissions for judicial and administrative proceedings
• Identify strategic engagement opportunities in ongoing cases
• Collaborate with NGOs, international organizations, academics, and practitioners

Convening and Global Engagement

• Assist in organizing conferences, webinars, and seminars
• Translate research into accessible outputs for policymakers, advocates, and the public

Network and Project Management

• Coordinate the Global Network of Peer Reviewers on Climate Litigation
• Manage case intake, review, and database updates
• Organize meetings and collaborative research projects within the network

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• J.D. or international equivalent, or advanced legal degree (LL.M., JSD, PhD)
• Strong academic record and interest in climate change, environmental, or administrative law
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills

Preferred Qualifications

• 0-3 years of relevant legal experience (clerkships, litigation, NGO or government work)
• Experience or strong interest in climate litigation and jurisdictional practice
• Familiarity with comparative or international law

Compensation

Salary Range: $80,000 – $95,000
The final salary will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other factors.

Application Process

Candidates should submit their CV, a cover letter, and law school transcript via email to globalclimatelitigationfellow@gmail.com.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; early applications are encouraged.

The position aims to be filled before September 2026.

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