YLC Thanks our Volunteers!
Our Taproot Annual Report Team:
- Allison Cripps, Account Director
- Ranjani Krishnaswamy, Project Manager
- Carolina Herrera, Marketing Manager
- Peggy Kenny, Copyeditor/Writer and Photographer
- Rick Erickson, Designer
- Brandon Cline, Strategy Analyst
Volunteers Working in California:
- Rachel Barr, Baby Elmo Project
- Kara Abelson, Summer Clerk
- Mia Lee, Big Tent
- Lauren Zweier, Summer Intern
- Abe Fine, Summer Intern
- Rick Erickson
- Roxanne Anzelc, PR Newswire
- Danielle Corkhill, Fall Intern
Volunteers Working in Florida:
Volunteers Working in Michigan:
- Rev. Annette Howard
- Kate Rosenblum
Our Taproot Branding Team:
- Deb Bronson-McGrath, Account Director
- Linda Winn, Project Manager
- Naldo Peliks, Brand Strategist
- Peggy Kenny, Copyeditor/Writer
- Warren P. Soriano, Marketing Manager
Part-time Law Clerks
The Youth Law Center hires law students to work part time, from eight to fifteen hours a week, during the school year. YLC also works with law students who are interested in externships, clinicals, and field placements. Students work closely with attorneys on pending federal civil rights litigation and juvenile justice and child welfare projects. The work includes:
- legal research
- writing memoranda
- drafting pleadings
- research on child welfare and juvenile justice issues
- pending litigation and projects
- administrative tasks
If you are interested, contact Mamie Yee
Email: myee@ylc.org
Fax: (415) 956-9022
Summer Law Clerks
The Youth Law Center seeks law students to work full-time for ten weeks in San Francisco.
Responsibilities
Summer interns work closely with attorneys on pending federal and state civil rights litigation. Tasks may include:
- Legal research and writing
- Drafting pleadings
- Attending litigation strategy meetings
- Observing local court proceedings
- Research and writing on public policy aspects of child welfare and juvenile justice
- Working on Youth Law Center publications
Qualifications
Applicants must have completed the first year of law school and should have excellent research and writing skills. Experience in child advocacy work may be helpful. The Youth Law Center hires volunteers and students who are recipients of public interest grants. Many YLC summer interns receive grants from a school or law firm to support their work here.
The Youth Law Center is an equal opportunity employer.
Application Process
If you are interested, please submit all of the following:
- a cover letter
- your resume
- a list of three personal references
- a writing sample
Your application package may be sent via postal mail or email to
Mamie Yee
YLC
200 Pine St., Suite 300
San Francisco, CA 94104
myee@ylc.org
Application Deadline: Applications must be received by February 1st.
Staff Positions
No openings at this time.
Undergraduate Volunteer Interns
The Youth Law Center provides one volunteer intern placement each semester for college students who are interested in learning more about public interest law, child welfare, and juvenile justice issues. Students typically work eight hours a week, helping with:
- research on child welfare and juvenile justice issues
- pending litigation and projects
- administrative tasks
If you are interested, contact Mamie Yee
Email: myee@ylc.org
Fax: (415) 956-9022
