Glynn D. Key Associate Attorney Fellowship

Purpose: Entry-level position for law graduates and practicing attorneys with strong interest in or demonstrated commitment to advancing environmental justice.

Position Type: Associate attorney fellowship position

Geographic Scope: SELC operates in Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. Fellowships can typically be based in any SELC office.

Focus Area: Environmental justice

Position Details:

• Entry-level position for recent law graduates, attorneys completing clerkships, and practicing attorneys
• Part of SELC's Associate Attorney program
• Fellows work on at least one project with an environmental justice component

Hiring Timeline: SELC typically hires annually during regular Associate Attorney hiring cycle from approximately August–September. Number of openings varies each year.

Core Qualifications Sought:

• Strong academic background
• Personal commitment to SELC's mission
• Exceptional legal research, analysis, and writing skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Effective collaboration skills
• Demonstrated commitment to working with communities of color and other vulnerable communities
• Genuine interest in and commitment to helping SELC foster a more diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace

About Glynn D. Key: The fellowship honors Glynn D. Key (1964–2014), a trailblazing lawyer who was a SELC Board of Trustees member from 2000 to 2009. She was known for leading transformative projects including the $700 million Everglades restoration settlement and her deep dedication to public service and environmental justice.

Contact Information:

• Email: [email protected]

Application Process

Hiring Timeline:

• Typically hired annually during regular Associate Attorney hiring cycle
• Application period: approximately August–September

How to Apply:

1. Contact SELC for application details and current openings
2. Submit application materials during the August–September hiring window

Contact for Information:

• Email: [email protected]
• For questions about the Fellowship and environmental justice opportunities