Apply for the Institute for Policy Integrity Legal Fellowship 2027 - a full-time, two-year legal fellowship focused on regulatory policy at the Institute for Policy Integrity, housed at New York University School of Law. The role is based in the New York City office (hybrid, three days in office per week).
Application review begins 9 November 2026; after that date, applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until positions are filled. Apply early.
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Quick Facts - Policy Integrity Legal Fellowship 2027
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Fellowship | Legal Fellow - Institute for Policy Integrity |
| Host | NYU School of Law / Institute for Policy Integrity |
| Host Landmark | Empire State Building / New York City, USA 🇺🇸 |
| Focus | Regulatory policy (energy, environment, climate, public health, consumer protection) |
| Duration | Two years |
| Salary | US$88,000 - $104,000 annual base (NYC Pay Transparency) |
| Location | New York City - hybrid, 3 days/week in office |
| Review begins | 9 November 2026 |
| Deadline | Rolling after 9 Nov 2026 until filled |
| Apply | Email materials to policyintegrity.jobs@gmail.com (subject: Legal Fellow) |
| Official page | policyintegrity.org - Legal Fellow |
About the Institute for Policy Integrity
Policy Integrity is a non-partisan think tank dedicated to improving government decision-making, with a principal focus on U.S. energy and environmental policy and climate change. It produces scholarly research in economics, law, and regulatory policy, and advocates for reform before courts and agencies.
Responsibilities
- Draft amicus briefs to the Supreme Court, D.C. Circuit, and other courts in major policy cases
- Draft regulatory comments, petitions for rulemakings, and other submissions to federal and state agencies (including PUCs, FERC, EPA, Interior, HHS)
- Advise advocacy organisations on navigating regulatory impact analyses
- Supervise NYU Law students in the Regulatory Policy Clinic
- Publish academic articles and op-eds
Benefits
- Annual base salary US$88,000 - $104,000
- NYU comprehensive benefits - paid time off and retirement contributions
- Partial relocation assistance
- Access to NYU School of Law academic enrichment (faculty workshops, colloquia, scholarly forums)
- Hybrid NYC schedule (three in-office days per week)
Eligibility
- J.D. with superior academic achievement
- 0 - 3 years of legal experience
- Clerkships, litigation, legislative experience, or advanced degrees in relevant fields valued but not required
- Strong professionalism, independent thinking, and persuasive writing; willingness to learn new law and policy subjects
Required Documents
- Cover letter (interest and relevant experience)
- Resume
- Law school and undergraduate transcripts
- Two writing samples (preference for independently authored briefs; max 20 pages including excerpts)
- Brief diversity/inclusivity statement (less than one page)
- Names and contact information for three references
How to Apply
- Read the full posting on the official Legal Fellow page.
- Prepare all six application components listed above.
- Email everything to policyintegrity.jobs@gmail.com with subject line Legal Fellow.
- Submit by 9 November 2026 for the start of review; applications after that date are considered on a rolling basis until positions are filled.
Official Links
Email application - policyintegrity.jobs@gmail.com (subject: Legal Fellow)
Official posting - Institute for Policy Integrity
Related: Policy Integrity Economic Fellowship 2027
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
When is the deadline?
Review begins 9 November 2026. After that, applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until positions are filled - apply early.
What is the salary?
US$88,000 - $104,000 annual base, plus NYU benefits and partial relocation assistance.
Do I need a J.D.?
Yes - a J.D. with strong academic achievement is required. 0 - 3 years of legal experience preferred.
Where is the fellowship based?
New York City - hybrid schedule with three days per week in the Policy Integrity office.
How is this different from the Economic Fellowship?
This is a legal fellowship (J.D. track) focused on briefs, regulatory comments, and clinic supervision. The Economic Fellowship is a postdoctoral economics research track applied via JOE.
Where do I apply?
Email all materials to policyintegrity.jobs@gmail.com with subject Legal Fellow.
