About the Institute for Policy Integrity

Housed at the New York University School of Law, the Institute Policy Integrity (Policy Integrity) is a non-partisan think tank dedicated to improving the quality of government decisionmaking. Our principal focus is U.S. energy and environmental policy, with a particular emphasis on climate change. We produce original scholarly research in the fields of economics, law, and regulatory policy. We also advocate for reform before courts and agencies.

Policy Integrity’s interdisciplinary mission focuses on the rational use of economic analysis in government decisionmaking and how tools like cost‐benefit analysis and distributional analysis can improve policy design. Policy Integrity’s docket covers a range of issue areas, with a particular emphasis on federal environmental protections and federal‐ and state‐level electricity policies, as well as a steady stream of projects on public health and consumer protection.

Policy Integrity’s successful advocacy outcomes include ensuring that agencies are required to consider the lost social benefits and other harms of any deregulatory actions; guiding state utility regulators on the need to value environmental externalities in energy policy decisions; improving energy market designs and planning decisions; and convincing both federal and state courts to endorse the use of the social cost of carbon for monetizing avoided climate damages.

Responsibilities

Legal Fellows may be assigned projects across a range of substantive areas or may be tasked to specialize in a key area depending on the fellow’s experience and Policy Integrity’s priorities. Legal Fellows work with Policy Integrity’s economists, lawyers, and policy analysts to:

• 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 formal submissions to federal and state agencies including state Public Utility Commissions, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, the Environmental Protection Agency, the Department of Interior, and the Department of Health and Human Services;
• advise other advocacy organizations on how to navigate regulatory impact analyses;
• supervise the work of NYU Law School students in the Regulatory Policy Clinic; and
• publish academic articles and op‐eds.

Policy Integrity is committed to a culture in which all people are welcomed, respected, supported, and valued to fully participate. We welcome and encourage applications from diverse applicants, and we consider multiple aspects of diversity.

NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of minority sexual orientation or gender identity, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.

Benefits and Terms of Employment

In compliance with New York City’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $88,000–$104,000. NYU considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, applicant’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. NYU offers an excellent, comprehensive benefits package including generous paid time off and retirement contributions.  Information about benefits can be viewed here. Partial relocation assistance will be provided. Policy Integrity staff members also have access to academic enrichment opportunities at NYU School of Law, including some faculty workshops, colloquia, and other scholarly forums.

Policy Integrity follows a hybrid schedule that requires three days in office per week. Policy Integrity is looking to hire at least one legal fellow who can start immediately or at some point during the 2025–2026 academic year; all others will have the option to start at the beginning of the next academic year in September 2026.

Requirements and Qualifications

• J.D., with superior academic achievement;
• 0?3 years of legal experience;
• Clerkships, litigation experience, legislative experience, or advanced degrees in relevant disciplines are valued, but not necessary; and
• Applicants? written materials will be reviewed to assess their professionalism, independent thinking, and persuasive writing skills, as well as their ability and willingness to absorb new subject matters in law and policy.

To Apply

Applicants should submit: (1) a cover letter detailing your interest in the position and your relevant experience; (2) a resume; (3) law school and undergraduate transcripts; (4) two writing samples, with a preference for independently authored briefs, memoranda, articles, blog posts, public comments, reports, or other relevant writings (including excerpts) of no more than 20 pages in length; (5) a brief statement (less than one page) on how your background or experiences would enhance the diversity, inclusivity, and perspectives of Policy Integrity; and (6) the names and contact information of three references.

Applicants should send all materials either to policyintegrity.jobs@gmail.com, with ?Legal Fellow? in the subject line, or apply via this Interfolio post. Application review will begin November 1st, 2025, after this date applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until all open positions are filled.

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NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.

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