Student Opportunities

Now Hiring! Summer Student 91��Ҹ� Assistants

Annie Carlozzi — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 20:09:15 +0000

Now Hiring! Summer Student 91��Ҹ� Assistants Annie Carlozzi Mon, 03/23/2026 - 14:09

The Getches-Wilkinson Center (GWC) is seeking Colorado Law students interested in natural resources, energy, and environmental law to serve as the GWC Summer 91��Ҹ� Assistant. The Summer 91��Ҹ� 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.

The 91��Ҹ� 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 91��Ҹ� Assistant.

Key benefits include:

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.
Mentorship from faculty and GWC staff and access to GWC’s network of leaders on the Advisory Council.
Opportunities for original scholarship and publication.

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. Scheduling is flexible to accommodate other commitments.
Work-study is preferred. Interested students should apply for work-study funding. Work-study information is available here: /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.

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

Applications will be received by GWC staff and an interview may be scheduled. The selected 91��Ҹ� Assistant will be notified by early April 2026.

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April 1: Wyss Scholars Host Steve Bloch for Student Conversation

Annie Carlozzi — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 17:31:34 +0000

April 1: Wyss Scholars Host Steve Bloch for Student Conversation Annie Carlozzi Tue, 03/17/2026 - 11:31

Obie Johnson ('26) and Andrea Shipton ('26), current Wyss Scholars, will moderate a discussion with Steve Bloch regarding his experience in land conservation law and Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance (SUWA). Bloch's visit to Colorado Law is thanks to the Wyss Foundation Scholars Program which supports the graduate-level education of emerging leaders in U.S. land conservation by providing scholarships, mentorship, and community.

Wed, April 1 12-12:50pm
Wolf Law Building Room 204
Lunch will be provided!

Steve Bloch
Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance

Stephen Bloch is an attorney and legal director at the Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance (SUWA). SUWA is Utah’s largest conservation organization. Formed in 1983, its mission is the preservation of the outstanding wilderness at the heart of the Colorado Plateau, and the management of these lands in their natural state for the benefit of all Americans. Steve received his law degree from the S.J Quinney College of Law at the University of Utah and has worked at SUWA since 1999. In 2011, he was the Utah State Bar Energy, Natural Resources and Environmental Law (ENREL) Section’s Lawyer of the Year and he served as ENREL Section Chair in 2019-2020. Steve currently serves on the Salt Lake City Parks, Natural Lands, Urban Forestry & Trails Advisory Board. He and his family live in Salt Lake City.

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Acequia Assistance Project Student Attorneys Attend 12th Annual Congreso de Acequias

Annie Carlozzi — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 19:37:36 +0000

Acequia Assistance Project Student Attorneys Attend 12th Annual Congreso de Acequias Annie Carlozzi Mon, 03/09/2026 - 13:37

Leah Dory and Conor Hughes

Acequia Assistance Project student attorneys, along with MENV policy students, went to the San Luis Valley this month to attend the 12th annual Congreso de Acequias. While there, students met with their clients, experienced the local culture, and learned about the generational traditions of ranching and farming in the Valley. This visit allowed students to connect more deeply with the community and gain hands-on legal experience.

The trip to the Valley began on Friday afternoon with client meetings, where students met one-on-one with their clients regarding a variety of issues, such as bylaws and incorporations for acequias. These conversations grounded students' work in real relationships, offering a deeper understanding of the legal questions at hand. The team then rounded out the evening at the infamous Mrs. Rios for a Mexican/Thai dinner. This year, the group was joined by activist Shirley Romero Otero for an engaging dinner speech about the history of the Valley and the ongoing issues the Valley is facing.
Before the start of Congreso de Acequias at the local school, students went on a ditch and farm tour with local fifth-generation farmer, Aquino “Jerry” Gellegos. Students walked the People Ditch, Colorado's oldest continuously used ditch, with court decree priority number one from 1852, while Jerry shared the ditch’s importance to the community. Students then visited Jerry's cattle operation and met the cute new calves.

The main event, Congreso de Acequias, is an annual full-day conference that centers local voices, issues, and plans for the future. The event began with a bendición de las aguas – the blessing of the water – where water from each acequia in attendance was combined and blessed by a priest. The water was then poured into small jars and distributed to the community.The ceremony set the tone for the day, that water is not just as a resource, but something communal, cultural, and deeply relational.

The first presentation was from the Division of Water Resources, which examined the forecasted flows in the area. This bleak forecast was followed by a cautionary presentation from Gerald Romero, who shared about surviving and rebuilding in the aftermath of the Hermit Peak Calf Canyon fire in northern New Mexico. Drawing parallels to the San Luis Valley, he offered both warning and guidance, emphasizing preparation, resilience, and community response in the face of increasing fire risk.
These stimulating presentations were followed by Acequia Assistance Project Director Gregor MacGregor’s invitation to community members in need of legal assistance to fill out a program intake form. The annual student art contest then presented awards to students from kindergarten to high school for the art they made representing water and the community. A delicious lunch, entirely composed of locally sourced food, followed.

The afternoon began with a discussion of beavers. While an integral part of the landscape and providing many watershed benefits, beavers have also been a thorn in the side of many irrigators in the Valley. A variety of solutions, “beaver deceivers,” have been created to promote coexistence between irrigators and beavers, such as culvert protectors and tree wrapping. Attendees then headed out to the field for a demonstration on two methods for improving soil health, no-till and fungal-rich compost.

Throughout the weekend, students took this opportunity to learn, listen, and build relationships with the community. These experiences will shape how they approach their clients and understand the broader significance of their work. The Acequia Assistance Project is grateful to all the community members who provided such a warm welcome to the students this year. Students are already looking forward to their next trip to the Valley!

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2026/2027 Course Overview: Natural Resources, Environmental, and American Indian Law Programs

Annie Carlozzi — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 15:12:22 +0000

2026/2027 Course Overview: Natural Resources, Environmental, and American Indian Law Programs Annie Carlozzi Mon, 03/09/2026 - 09:12

Join us to hear faculty describe the courses they plan to offer next year in the natural resources, environmental and American Indian law programs.

Professors attending include, but are not limited to:
Mark Squillace, Sarah Krakoff, Michael Pappas, Kristen Carpenter, Sarah Matsumoto, Chris Winter and Nadav Orian Peer.

Here is the link to the recording: https://colorado-law.hosted.panopto.com/Panopto/Pages/Viewer.aspx?id=2228ed10-59df-45b2-9f12-b40b0114df8a

Additional information on the American Indian Law Certificate and the Energy, Environmental, and Natural Resources Law and Policy Certificate can be found here: /law/academics/degrees/dual-degrees-and-certifications#certificate-programs

Additional information on each of the clinics: /law/academics/clinical-education-program

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CBC Western Water Policy Fellowship - Now Accepting Applications!

Annie Carlozzi — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:59:56 +0000

CBC Western Water Policy Fellowship - Now Accepting Applications! Annie Carlozzi Tue, 02/17/2026 - 08:59

GWC is now accepting applications for the Conscience Bay Company Western Water Policy Fellowship.

Program Overview

The Getches-Wilkinson Center for Natural Resources, Energy, and the Environment (GWC) at the 91��Ҹ� Law School is proud to announce the Conscience Bay Company Western Water Policy Fellowship for the 2026–27 academic year. This fellowship provides a Colorado Law student with hands-on experience in Western water law and as well as mentorship, professional development, and opportunities for scholarship and networking.

Key benefits include:

Legal research and writing, supported by GWC staff, focused on real-world water law challenges, including Colorado River management, interstate water governance, groundwater management, and Tribal water rights.
Mentorship from faculty, GWC staff, and practicing attorneys – opportunities to work alongside GWC’s Executive and Assistant Directors, the Director of GWC’s Western Water Policy Program, GWC’s Post-Grad Water Law Fellows, and access to GWC’s network of leaders on the Advisory Council.
Opportunities for original scholarship and publication.
Travel support for conferences and networking events.

Eligibility

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

Fellowship Stipend

The Fellow will work approximately 10 hours per week during the fall and spring semesters at $20/hour. Scheduling is flexible to accommodate coursework and other commitments. The Fellow may begin working with GWC during the 2026 spring semester as scheduling permits.

Program Overview, Benefits and Application Process Available Here

Now accepting applications through March 1, 2026 at 11:59pm

For further information, please feel free to contact GWC Assistant Director, Annie Carlozzi at annie.carlozzi@colorado.edu or 303-492-1286.

Watch the Information Session Recording: In November, current GWC hosted a lunch and learn regarding these opportunities and invited current scholars and fellows to share their experience in their respective positions with interested students. If you are a current Colorado Law student, you can access that recording here.

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GWC Scholarships and Fellowships - Now Accepting Applications!

Annie Carlozzi — Tue, 02 Dec 2025 17:38:08 +0000

GWC Scholarships and Fellowships - Now Accepting Applications! Annie Carlozzi Tue, 12/02/2025 - 10:38

GWC is now accepting applications for the Wyss Scholars Program for U.S. Lands Conservation and the Harrison Fellowship in International Water Law.

Wyss Scholars Program for U.S. Lands Conservation

The Wyss Scholars Program seeks to identify and nurture a new generation of leaders on western land conservation issues by providing financial support to students who are committed to careers focused on western conservation.

Two Wyss Scholars will be selected each year on the basis of leadership potential, commitment to furthering land conservation in the American West, commitment to pursuing a career in nonprofit or public sector conservation, financial need, and academic strength. While experience living or working in the West is preferred, all students interested in western lands and sustainability issues are encouraged to apply.

Eligibility: All current 2L JD candidates at the 91��Ҹ� Law School are eligible to apply. Two Law School students will be selected each year for the Wyss Scholars programs.

For complete descriptions and application instructions:

The Wyss Scholars Program for U.S. Lands Conservation

Harrison Fellowship in International Water Law

The Innovations in Water and Energy Law & Policy Fellowship, initiated in 2010 by partners of the law firm of Moses, Wittemyer, Harrison and Woodruff, P.C. in honor David L. Harrison (Law ‘71), is awarded each year to a Colorado Law student on the basis of academic performance, commitment to public service, and interest in the study of water and energy law and policy. To the extent practicable, each Harrison Fellow will focus on a specific project where the partner organization is advancing innovative solutions for sustainable management of water or related energy resources outside the United States.

Harrison Fellows will serve for no less than eight (8) weeks during the summer with a qualifying organization and will be provided a stipend as set forth below. The Fellow will produce a report on the relevant subject matter, where permitted by the host organization, and present the results of their work at a seminar hosted by the GWC.

Eligible Colorado Law students may apply for Harrison Fellowship funding for summer unpaid or underpaid internships (less than $500 per week) with a qualifying organization (a 501c3 or other non-governmental organization), involved in international conservation, water and/or related energy issues. Organizations may not use the availability of the stipend to eliminate or reduce originally offered or attached compensation.

Eligibility: The summer Fellowship will be open to currently enrolled 91��Ҹ� Law School students who will continue to be Colorado Law students returning in the fall, including current 1L and 2L students.

For complete descriptions and application instructions:

The Harrison Fellowship in International Water Law

GWC is now accepting applications for both positions through January 16, 2026.

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GWC Scholarships and Fellowships Lunch and Learn

Annie Carlozzi — Sat, 25 Oct 2025 18:07:14 +0000

GWC Scholarships and Fellowships Lunch and Learn Annie Carlozzi Sat, 10/25/2025 - 12:07

Join us for lunch, learn about GWC Scholarship and Fellowship Opportunities!

Monday, November 10
12-12:45pm
Room 206

Current Getches-Wilkinson Center Scholars and Fellows will share information on the various funding opportunities available through GWC. This will include instructions on how to apply for a Summer 2026 or Academic Year 26/27 Scholarship or Fellowship in Natural Resources, Public Lands and Water Law.

Opportunities highlighted:

The Wyss Scholars Program for U.S. Lands Conservation

The Harrison Fellowship in International Water Law

The Charles N. Woodruff Memorial Scholarship

Conscience Bay Company Western Water Policy Fellowship

Post-Grad Water Law Fellowship

Free lunch! Registration not required.

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Getches-Wilkinson Center Water Law Fellow Position Announcement

Annie Carlozzi — Mon, 20 Oct 2025 18:03:40 +0000

Getches-Wilkinson Center Water Law Fellow Position Announcement Annie Carlozzi Mon, 10/20/2025 - 12:03

Program Overview

The Getches-Wilkinson Center for Natural Resources, Energy, and the Environment (GWC) at the 91��Ҹ� Law School invites applications for the next GWC Water Law Fellow – an early-career attorney eager to make a difference in the field of water law and policy.

The Water Law Fellowship offers a one-of-a-kind opportunity to work on today’s most pressing water law reform challenges. Fellows are mentored by leading faculty and practitioners and partner with decision-makers from the nonprofit, government, and private sectors.

Water Law Fellows will be expected to draft at least one paper for publications in the first year and to assist with organizing conferences, workshops, public education events, and other GWC events. Fellows may also publish white papers on current topics, attend conferences on water-related topics, draft blog posts and other communications on emerging issues, and work on other projects that develop in-depth expertise in water law.

Key benefits include:

Personalized research agenda and drafting original scholarship for publication supported by GWC staff and Colorado Law Faculty, focused on real-world water law challenges in the American West, including Colorado River management, interstate water governance, groundwater management, and Tribal water rights.
Mentorship from faculty, GWC staff, and practicing attorneys – opportunities to work alongside GWC’s Executive and Assistant Directors, the Director of GWC’s Western Water Policy Program, and access to GWC’s network of leaders on the Advisory Council.
Opportunities to collaborate with leaders in NGOs, government agencies, Tribes, and private practice.
The freedom to explore creative, multidisciplinary solutions to water challenges in the West.
Travel support to represent GWC at professional gatherings, conferences and networking events.
Organization and participation in workshops, public events and conferences at Colorado Law.

Terms, Salary, and Benefits:

Start date: Flexible between January 1 and September 1, 2026.
Duration: One year, with the option to extend for a second year.
Salary: $75,000/year, plus travel and training support.
Location: 91��Ҹ�, CO
Benefits: Excellent medical, dental, and transit benefits (ECO Pass) through the 91��Ҹ� 91��Ҹ�

What we require:

J.D.
At least one year of relevant professional experience or a demonstrated commitment to water issues during law school (judicial clerks encouraged to apply).
Excellent research and writing skills.

What we would like you to have:

Strong academic record.
Background in water or natural resources law.
Experience in environmental research.
Commitment to equity and service to underrepresented communities.
Collaborative, team-oriented approach.

Application Instructions:

Submit the following as a single PDF to Annie Carlozzi (annie.carlozzi@colorado.edu) by Monday, November 17, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.

Cover letter explaining your interest in water law and the Fellowship.
Resume (max 2 pages)
Law school transcript (unofficial accepted)
Writing sample (max 10 pages)

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged.

The Water Law Fellowship is open to individuals regardless of race, national origin, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or gender. We encourage individuals from groups historically underrepresented in environmental conservation to apply.

Contact Information

For more information, please contact Annie Carlozzi, GWC Assistant Director, at annie.carlozzi@colorado.edu

Getches-Wilkinson Center for Natural Resources, Energy and the Environment

The Getches-Wilkinson Center for Natural Resources, Energy and the Environment advances the truly sustainable management and conservation of natural resources, with a focus on the American West, by:

Influencing natural resources law and policy, including issues of water, land, climate change, and the rights of Tribes and Indigenous Peoples; and

Educating, inspiring and mentoring the next generation of committed lawyers and advocates devoted to justice and equity.

Learn more about Colorado Law

Download GWC Water Law Fellow Announcement

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Meryl Compton (Colorado Law '27) Named 2025 Charles N. Woodruff Fellow

Annie Carlozzi — Fri, 10 Oct 2025 20:44:19 +0000

Meryl Compton (Colorado Law '27) Named 2025 Charles N. Woodruff Fellow Annie Carlozzi Fri, 10/10/2025 - 14:44

91��Ҹ� Law student Meryl Compton (’27) was awarded the Charles N. Woodruff Fellowship. The Charles N. Woodruff fellowship was established in memory of Charles Woodruff, a highly successful water resources lawyer, to promote excellence in the practice of natural resources law.

Meryl is a 2L student at the 91��Ҹ� Law School. She is primarily interested in energy and public utilities law and hopes to contribute to regulatory solutions that facilitate a clean, equitable energy future. Meryl's interest in western land management and sustainable energy was inspired by her experience growing up in Colorado and spending time throughout the West.

Prior to law school, Meryl worked at Colorado-based company, E Source, where she managed a team focused on developing demand-side management data tools for energy utilities. She also contributed to research on beneficial electrification and regulatory solutions to promote decarbonization. Before E Source, she worked for the Public Interest Network doing environmental and consumer protection policy research.

Meryl graduated from Davidson College, where she majored in environmental studies and economics. At Colorado Law, Meryl is involved with the Environmental Law Society, Acequia Assistance Project, and Environmental Law Journal. She is also a Legislation and Regulation tutor. As the current Woodruff Fellow, she is working on a research project related to a federal insurance program for grazing land. She looks forward to connecting with everyone at the GWC this year!

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Meet the Fall 2025 GWC 91��Ҹ� Assistants

Annie Carlozzi — Thu, 02 Oct 2025 16:11:51 +0000

Meet the Fall 2025 GWC 91��Ҹ� Assistants Annie Carlozzi Thu, 10/02/2025 - 10:11

We are excited to welcome 5 91��Ҹ� Assistants to the GWC team this fall!

Corinne Griffin

Corinne grew up in Orlando, Florida, and found her passion for the environment after she assisted her community in flora rebuilding after hurricanes hit the state of Florida. She attended the University of Florida. She recieved a BA in Environmental Science, with a double minor in Agricultural and Natural Resource Law/Environmental Justice and Policy. She always knew she wanted to go to law school, but found a keen interest in environmental justice through her undergraduate honors thesis, where she wrote about how COVID-19 exacerbated environmental justice concerns across the United States. Through the GWC RA position, she hopes to learn more about public land law, mining law, tribal law, water law, and any environmental issues impacting the West.

Jake Lehrman

Jake first joined the GWC this past summer as a 91��Ҹ� Assistant, where he focused on researching the public’s right to access waterways in Colorado and the broader Mountain West region. His work explored the legal, historical, and policy dimensions of public access, contributing to ongoing conversations about how to balance recreation and private property interests. Beyond his research, Jake volunteered at the 45th Annual Colorado Law Conference on Natural Resources, Turning Hindsight into Foresight: The Colorado River at a Crossroads, where he had the opportunity to learn about the complex issues surrounding the Colorado River's management. He also had the opportunity to offer a window into the Colorado Law student experience through writing blog posts on behalf of the GWC. Now continuing his work as a 91��Ҹ� Assistant, Jake is excited to delve even deeper into the evolving landscape of public access rights to Colorado’s waters.

Tori Matson

Tori first connected with GWC after receiving the 2024 Harrison Fellowship for her 1L summer which allowed her to intern at the Legal Resources Centre, an environmental nonprofit organization in Durban, South Africa. In the Fall of 2024, she continued her involvement with the GWC through volunteering at GWC events including the Martz Symposium and Ruth Wright Lecture, where she wrote blog post summaries. She also helped plan and execute the "Effect of Executive Orders" event panel with GWC RA Catie Pursifull, which they also wrote a blog summary for. As a Spring 2025 91��Ҹ� Assistant, she contributed to GWC projects on pertinent public lands issues such as the nondelegation doctrine. She looks forward to continuing to support GWC's research and programming this upcoming year!

Lex Padilla

Lex is a second-year law student at the 91��Ҹ�, originally from Phoenix, AZ, with a focus on toxic torts and environmental justice. She earned her B.A. in Political Science from the University of San Diego, where she also studied environmental science and conducted chemical research. Growing up amid drought and air pollution in Phoenix and studying near sites of environmental injustice such as Barrio Logan, CA and the Tijuana Sewage Crisis, shaped her commitment to advancing equity through environmental law.

Catie Pursifull

Catie is a 91��Ҹ� Assistant in the Getches Wilkinson Center, researching under Director Chris Winter. She is currently looking into the expansion of renewable energy on federal public lands and the level of the government's compliance with their requirements of tribal consultation on tribal ancestral lands. This topic is especially interesting to her given her previous experience working with renewable energy developers, and she is excited to learn more about how/if developers can meaningfully and equitably engage in the consultation process with tribes.

In the past year, Catie planned an event with the GWC to debrief several environmental Executive Orders passed in the beginning of President Trump's second term and attended several of her acquaintances' events that the GWC has helped promote and sponsor. In this next year, Catie is excited to keep contributing to the events that the GWC puts on that bring the CU Law environmental community together, discussing the most pertinent environmental topics of the day. Catie will continue working in renewable energy transactions after graduation.

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Student Opportunities

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CBC Western Water Policy Fellowship - Now Accepting Applications!

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Getches-Wilkinson Center Water Law Fellow Position Announcement

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Meryl Compton (Colorado Law '27) Named 2025 Charles N. Woodruff Fellow

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Meet the Fall 2025 GWC 91���Ҹ� Assistants

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Meet the Fall 2025 GWC 91��Ҹ� Assistants