CLF Charlotte E. Ray Legal Fellowship 2026

Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) invites applicants for its Charlotte E. Ray Legal Fellowship. The Charlotte E. Ray Legal Fellowship is a one-year fellowship that honors the memory of Charlotte E. Ray, a trailblazer and Howard University graduate who became the first African American female lawyer in 1872. This position is ideal for third-year law students, judicial clerks, or recent law school graduates. The Fellowship would begin in the fall of 2026.

The Fellow will be a key part of each of our six programs to which they are assigned: clean energy and climate change, environmental justice, healthy and resilient communities, clean air and water, strategic litigation and oceans. Specific responsibilities include:

• Devise and execute legal and policy strategies for CLF’s advocacy goals;
• Represent CLF in litigation and administrative proceedings;
• Develop and present written testimony to legislative bodies, municipalities, and state and federal agencies;
• Advise community and advocacy groups on legal and policy matters;
• Build alliances and coalitions among stakeholders;
• Comment on administrative rules, state and federal permits, and other state and federal agency actions;
• Write public educational materials, articles, and opinion pieces, and communicate about advocacy work through news and social media outlets;
• Contribute to CLF’s strategic priorities and its commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and organizational excellence;
• Assist CLF’s communications team in delivering advocacy news and key messages to the press, our members, and the public;
• Assist CLF’s development team with fundraising efforts; and
• Prepare research reports, memos, and presentations.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirments
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineNot Specified
• Value84,000 - $89,000
• Study LevelPostdoctoral Fellowships
• SponsorConservation Law Foundation (CLF)

Benefits

CLF offers a competitive salary, an extensive benefits plan, and an open, inclusive, and accepting work environment where differences are highly respected. The starting salary range for Boston-based Fellows is $84,000 - $89,000 and $75,000 - $80,000 for those based in other New England states. Additionally, fellows receive a $2,000 salary increase upon passing the bar.

Requirements

• A law degree prior to the time you would begin the Fellowship;
• 0-2 years of relevant experience practicing law;
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to take initiative, solve problems, assess priorities, and manage a variety of activities in a fast-paced environment;
• High-level technological literacy with Microsoft Office suite (SharePoint, Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.);
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Commitment to developing new skills and responsibilities;
• Commitment to working collaboratively with a diverse group of colleagues and partners; and
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Application Deadline

Not Specified

How To Apply

Are you qualified and interested in this opportunity? Kindly go to Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) on secure6.saashr.com to apply

For more details, visit CLF Charlotte E. Ray Legal Fellowship webpage