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The University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law Environmental Law Excellence and Access Program (ELEAP) is committed to eliminating unnecessary barriers to success in environmental law programs in the law school and the broader legal community. Students selected to participate in the program should demonstrate an ongoing commitment to working in and providing diverse viewpoints, perspectives, and experiences to the field of environmental law.
ELEAP is designed to encourage environmental law practice and nurture and develop talent in the environmental law field. The Environmental Law Program is thankful for the contributions of the Environmental Integrity Project (EIP) a nonpartisan, nonprofit watchdog organization that advocates for effective enforcement of environmental laws. EIP is comprised of former EPA enforcement attorneys, public interest lawyers, analysts, investigators, and community organizers, all fighting the good fight to help protect our environment. Thank you to EIP for their generosity that made this program possible.
ELEAP has two components:
EIP Environmental Advancement Scholarships: Scholarship(s) of up to $10,000 per year for recipient(s) who demonstrate leadership and an ability to overcome barriers to excellence in the environmental law field and have demonstrated a commitment to practice environmental law after graduation. This scholarship opportunity is open to 2L and 3L students (preferred) but can also be made available to incoming law students.
Environmental Advancement Fellowships:
Summer grant(s) of up to $5,000 funded by EIP and the Environmental Law Program. The summer grants are dedicated to students who demonstrate leadership and an ability to overcome barriers to excellence in the environmental law field and have secured unpaid positions working on environmental matters for non-profit or government entities as a summer law clerk.
2021: Robert Valazquez, Summer Fellowship with Ike Jime Federation
Read About Robert's Experience