Work with the premier law firm protecting children's rights. At YLC, you will work hard, learn new skills, gain valuable experience, and make a difference in the lives of America's most vulnerable children.
YLC offers both volunteer and paid work opportunities for:
Summer Law Clerks
Part-time Law Clerks
Undergraduate Volunteer Interns
Staff Positions
Click on the headings at top to find out more about each opportunity.
"Working with the Youth Law Center provides the opportunity to see that the law... is used for the benefit of some of the most vulnerable and valuable members of society..." Jeffrey Spitz, Board Member
YLC Thanks our Volunteers!
We are grateful to the Taproot Foundation for our YLC branding and website design.
Our branding team includes:
Mark Jacobs, Program Manager
Rick Erickson, Graphic Designer
Matt Pavledakes, Grant Manager
Kate Richards, Marketing Manager
Reba Sundharadas, Brand Strategist
Our website team includes:
Torrey Lincoln, Account Director
Ranjani Krishnaswamy, Project Manager
Rick Erickson, Graphic Designer
Peggy Kenny, Copywriter
Emily Limon, Marketing Manager
Magee Mooney, Web Developer
Other Volunteers:
Rachel Barr, Baby Elmo Project
Kate Rosenblum, Early Childhood
Selena Teji, Law Clerk
Jonah Platt-Ross, Summer Intern
Ruth Arth, Culinary Arts
Ryan Stephensen, Pillsbury Winthrop
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 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
