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Glynn D. Key Associate Attorney Fellowship

SOUTHERN ENVIRONMENTAL LAW CENTER

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Grant Type

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Overview

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]

How to Apply

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]

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