Legal Fellowship
This fellowship gives UGA law students hands-on experience in legal and policy research to address coastal environmental challenges in Georgia through collaboration with experts and community leaders.
Funder: Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2026 (Academic-year fellowship) | March 2027 (Summer fellowship)
Funding Amounts: Fellowship provides academic credit and/or paid positions for UGA law students; specific funding details not published.
Summary: Practical fellowship for UGA law students to work with experts on coastal environmental law and policy issues.
Key Information: Only open to current UGA School of Law students.
Description
The fellowship offers students at the University of Georgia School of Law the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in addressing complex environmental and policy challenges facing coastal communities in Georgia. Through the Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant Legal Program, fellows collaborate with legal and policy experts, scientists, local policymakers, and business leaders. The program focuses on conducting legal and policy research, developing educational and outreach materials, and supporting informed decision-making to enhance coastal resource management and resilience.
Key objectives include:
- Providing professional experience in environmental law and policy.
- Training students to develop policy memos and white papers for local governments.
- Conducting analyses on coastal environmental issues relevant to Georgia stakeholders.
- Collaborating with community leaders to address coastal resource management challenges.
