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

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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.

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