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Now Hiring! Summer Student Research Assistants

The Getches-Wilkinson Center (GWC) is seeking Colorado Law students interested in natural resources, energy, and environmental law to serve as the GWC Summer Research Assistant. The Summer Research Assistants will work closely with the GWC staff, including the Executive Director and GWC Western Waterwho will help direct the student’s research in the areas of water law, public lands, climate change, and natural resources as applied to the American west.Ìý

The Research Assistant will be responsible for conducting research and producing written content for the GWC. Potential projects include work on ongoing research, current development in management and conservation for federal public lands, and legislative reforms to conservation laws.

Position Overview

The Getches-Wilkinson Center for Natural Resources, Energy and the Environment (GWC) is seeking Colorado Law students interested in natural resources, energy, and environmental law to serve as the GWC Research Assistant.Ìý

Key benefits include:Ìý

  • Legal research and writing, supported by GWC staff, focused on real-world challenges in water law, public lands, climate change and natural resources as applied to the American West.Ìý
  • Mentorship from faculty and GWC staff and access to GWC’s network of leaders on the Advisory Council.
  • Opportunities for original scholarship and publication.Ìý

Eligibility
Open to currently enrolled 1L or 2L students at Colorado Law.

Payment Details

  • This is a part-time position at $20/hr for summer and may continue into the fall semester pending funding availability.ÌýScheduling is flexible to accommodate other commitments.ÌýÌý
  • Work-study is preferred. Interested students should apply for work-study funding. Work-study information is available here:Ìý/studentemployment/work-study

Application Instructions
Submit the following as a single PDF to Annie Carlozzi (annie.carlozzi@colorado.edu) by Sunday, March 29, 2026, at 11:59pm.Ìý

  • Cover letter explaining your interest in the position and your optimum hours
  • Resume.
  • Law school transcript (unofficial accepted).
  • Writing sample.Ìý

Applications will be received by GWC staff and an interview may be scheduled. The selected Research Assistant will be notified by early April 2026.Ìý



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