Harvard Law School EPLF 2026 Fellowship Seeking Applications

Harvard Law School’s prestigious Environmental & Energy Law Program (EELP) has officially opened applications for its 2026–2027 Legal Fellowship, offering one of the most impactful early-career opportunities in the realm of environmental and energy law. This full-time, in-person fellowship based in Cambridge, Massachusetts offers a unique launchpad into the legal aspects of climate action, sustainability, and public welfare law.

What Does the Fellowship Offer?

Legal Fellows at EELP play a pivotal role in shaping policy and legal thought around environmental protection and energy transition. Here’s what you can expect:

• Hands-on legal research and policy analysis on cutting-edge environmental and energy law issues.
• Opportunities to collaborate with EELP attorneys, staff, and faculty and mentor Harvard Law School students.
• Produce and publish white papers, blog posts, and potentially articles in law journals or external publications.
• A chance to interact with legal practitioners, academics, and stakeholders involved in energy and environmental policy.
• Flexibility to pursue independent research topics aligned with your passions and the program’s goals.

The fellowship may be renewed for a second (2nd) year, based on performance and funding availability.

Eligibility Criteria

Required: A J.D. earned within the last three (03) years (as of the start of the fellowship in Fall 2026).

Preferred:

• • Background or coursework in environmental law.
  • Demonstrated passion for climate and energy justice.
  • Strong legal research and writing skills for both academic and general audiences.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
  • Public speaking and stakeholder engagement experience is a bonus.

Programs and Environment: As part of EELP at Harvard Law School, fellows contribute to a dynamic and mission-driven team that:

• • Develops legal strategies to support deep decarbonization and public health protection.
  • Engages directly with policymakers, industry leaders, environmental NGOs, and the media.
  • Trains the next generation of legal minds through research, mentoring, and applied learning.

The last date to apply for the EELP 2026–2027 Legal Fellowship at Harvard Law School has elapsed and the next batch will be announced in late 2026.