The National Center for Youth Law (NCYL) is a non-profit law firm that has transformed how public agencies support our country’s most vulnerable children, including foster youth, students with disabilities, child sex trafficking victims, youth in the juvenile justice system, and children of color.

We are seeking law students to serve as Spring and Summer law clerks/interns in Washington DC. NCYL is looking for applicants with strong writing skills and a strong commitment to social justice. In particular, applicants should demonstrate interest in protecting the rights of low-income children and youth. Under the mentorship of their supervising attorneys, law clerks will research novel issues within youth law, write legal memoranda, and assist in ongoing and incipient litigation.  NCYL is committed to hiring a group of law students that reflects the racial and cultural diversity of our clients.  

Please note that this is an unpaid internship. NCYL routinely works with law schools to secure academic credit for the student.  However, NCYL is committed, subject to available resources, to assist those who require financial assistance in order to accept this position.  For an internship in the DC office, apply at: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/54572.  

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until all positions are filled.