There are a lot of ways that permaculture and law overlap, some of which don't require you to have an actual law license For example, have you heard of Sharing Law? Earth Jurisprudence? I had an intern from NYU who did a research externship on intentional communities and I've been involved in that movement for most of my adult life.
Opportunities vary widely based on geography, so where you are located will matter. Google those terms for more info or send me a message (you can Google my user name and find me) and I will point you in some specific directions.