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The National Center for Youth Law is seeking to sponsor applicants for Skadden, Equal Justice Works, Soros, and other fellowships. NCYL is interested in applicants with a demonstrated commitment to child advocacy and/or poverty law. In particular, candidates for sponsorship should have a keen interest in advocacy for poor and vulnerable children.
Founded in 1970, the National Center for Youth Law is a non-profit organization whose mission is to use the law to improve the lives of children and adolescents affected by poverty.
NCYL focuses its work in four areas:
· Safety and protection of abused and neglected children
· Health and mental health care
· Juvenile Justice
· Education for children in foster care
NCYL engages in class action litigation and other forms of advocacy intended to have a broad impact. The Center also provides assistance to other child advocates nationwide, conducts trainings, engages in legislative and administrative advocacy, and publishes a legal journal.
Candidates do not need to have a specific fellowship project in mind. We will work with fellowship candidates to develop appropriate project ideas. NCYL has an excellent track record in receiving Skadden and Equal Justice Works Fellowships.
For Skadden and Equal Justice Works, you must have a law degree by 2014. Relevant experience and education required for Soros Justice Fellowship.
Salary is dependent on the type of fellowship.
If you are interested in applying for a Skadden, Equal Justice Works, Soros, or other fellowship with NCYL, please submit the following to Miranda Perry (mperry@youthlaw.org) by July 5, 2013:
· Cover letter expressing your interest
· Resume;
· A list of three references;
· Writing sample; and
· Unofficial transcript
If you would like additional information about the National Center for Youth Law or the application procedure, please contact:
Miranda Perry
Assistant Administrator
National Center for Youth Law
405 14th Street, 15th Floor
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 835-8098 ext. 3046
mperry@youthlaw.org.
NCYL seeks law students to work in its Oakland office during Summer 2013.
Under the mentorship of their supervising attorney, clerks research novel issues of youth law, write legal and policy memoranda, assist in ongoing litigation and legislation, and respond to requests for assistance.
NCYL pursues a range of system-reform strategies, including policy advocacy and impact litigation, and provides assistance to other child advocates nationwide through trainings and our legal journal.
Law clerks work closely with NCYL staff attorneys who are among the most experienced, knowledgeable, and respected children’s lawyers in the country. Under the mentorship of their supervising attorney, clerks research novel issues of youth law, write legal and policy memoranda, assist in ongoing litigation and legislation, and respond to requests for assistance.
NCYL is interested in applicants with a demonstrated commitment to child advocacy and/or poverty law. In particular, applicants should have a keen interest in the rights of poor and vulnerable children.
If you are interested in a summer law clerk position with NCYL, please submit the following:
• Cover letter
• Resume
• Three references
• Short writing sample
Please submit your application to Miranda Perry, Assistant Administrator, National Center for Youth Law, 405 14th Street, 15th Floor, Oakland, CA 94612, mperry(at)youthlaw.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Please note that this is an unpaid internship. Students should seek a clinical placement through their school, apply for outside funding, or be willing to volunteer their time.
The National Center for Youth Law is committed to hiring a group of students that reflects the racial and cultural diversity of our clients.
NCYL also recruits law students to work during the fall and spring. Fall and spring positions are part-time (10-15 hours a week). Application deadlines are as follows: - Fall: August 15
- Spring: December 15
Miranda Perry
Assistant Administrator
National Center for Youth Law
405 - 14th Street, 15th Floor
Oakland, CA 94612
510-835-8098, Ext. 3046
Email: mperry(at)youthlaw.org
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