Environmental Law Institute: Pro Bono Volunteer

Position Title: Pro Bono Volunteer

Position Description: *remote* 
Empowering Native American Tribal governmental sovereignty to impact state- and local-level environmental decision-making: A student volunteer will contribute to ELI’s project analyzing laws and policies establishing the framework for government-to-government consultation between Native American Tribes and state/local agencies in environmental decision-making. Two students will work as a team to research the laws, regulations, policies, case law, and guidance governing Tribal consultation in Colorado. The students will then write a concise report summarizing the legal/policy framework in that state and examining how well this framework promotes Tribal sovereignty and impacts the health and wellness of Tribal communities. 
Duration: Spring semester
Estimated time commitment: 3-6 hours per week
Number of Students Requested: 1 
Location: Virtual

Deadline: 3/30/2022

Eligibility: 2L, 3L, Recent Grads

Location: Washington, DC