Institute for Policy Integrity Legal Fellowship 2027 | New York University
Applications are open for a two-year legal fellowship at the Institute for Policy Integrity. This non-partisan think tank sits within NYU School of Law. It focuses on U.S. energy and environmental policy, especially climate change. The fellowship is based in New York City.
Program Snapshot
- Host Organization: Institute for Policy Integrity, NYU School of Law
- Funding: Paid role with a base salary of $88,000 to $104,000, plus benefits
- Duration: Two years
- Location: New York City, with a hybrid schedule of three office days weekly
- Eligibility: JD graduates with zero to three years of legal experience
- Application Deadline: Review begins November 9, 2026; rolling afterwards
Focus Areas
- Regulatory policy and administrative law
- Energy and environmental policy
- Cost-benefit and distributional analysis
- Public health and consumer protection
About the Fellowship
Fellows work with economists, lawyers, and policy analysts. They draft amicus briefs for the Supreme Court, the D.C. Circuit, and other courts. They also write regulatory comments and rulemaking petitions. Fellows advise advocacy groups on regulatory impact analyses. They publish academic articles and op-eds, and supervise NYU Law students in the Regulatory Policy Clinic.
What Fellows Receive
Fellows receive a salary between $88,000 and $104,000. NYU provides a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off and retirement contributions. Partial relocation assistance is available. Fellows also join NYU Law faculty workshops and scholarly forums. They gain hands-on experience in high-impact policy litigation.
Who Can Apply
Applicants need a JD with superior academic achievement. They should have zero to three years of legal experience. Clerkships, litigation, legislative experience, or advanced degrees are valued but not required. Reviewers assess professionalism, independent thinking, and persuasive writing. They also look for willingness to learn new areas of law and policy.
Required Materials
Applicants submit a cover letter, resume, and law school and undergraduate transcripts. They provide two writing samples of up to 20 pages each. A short diversity statement under one page is required. Applicants also list three references.
How to Apply
Email your materials to policyintegrity.jobs@gmail.com with “Legal Fellow” in the subject line.
View the Official Listing
Conclusion
This fellowship offers a paid, two-year route into regulatory and environmental law. Review begins November 9, 2026, so applicants should apply early. Positions are filled on a rolling basis. Confirm all details through the Institute’s official listing.
