International Environmental Law Summer Clerkship

• Support efforts to reduce near-term climate risks by cutting super pollutants and protecting carbon sinks.
• Conduct research on novel legal theories and strategies for climate litigation.
• Assist with preparation for international treaty meetings, including the Montreal Protocol and UNFCCC.
• Advance legal and scientific thinking on key climate proposals through publications.

This role contributes to fast mitigation of climate change by advancing legal and policy strategies to reduce super pollutants and protect carbon sinks, helping to keep global warming within safe limits.

• Excellent writing, research, and editing skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to climate and environmental progress.
• 0-3 years of experience.
• Strong work ethic and experience working individually and in diverse teams.

Hybrid position based in Washington, D.C. area. Opportunity to work with experienced attorneys, economists, and scientists. No salary mentioned.

The Institute for Governance & Sustainable Development (IGSD) works on laws, policies, and actions to reduce near-term climate risks and keep the world from exceeding the 1.5°C temperature guardrail.