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Education Law Clerkship

Legal AssistantLegal AssistantInternshipRemoteSeniorTeam 51-200Since 1971H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

United States

Posted

2 days ago

Salary

0

Seniority

Senior

Postgraduate DegreeEnglish

Job Description

Education Law Clerkship

National Center for Youth Law

• Support initiatives to protect access to public education and enforce education civil rights, including through the work of the Education Civil Rights Alliance and NCYL’s Education Defense Fund • Support the implementation phase of a project that will share model legislation and policies for states to improve enforcement of civil rights for students

Job Requirements

  • Second-(2L) or third-(3L) year law student as of fall 2026
  • Ability to commit 15 hours per week for a minimum of 10 weeks between September and November 2026
  • Demonstrated commitment to civil rights and/or education justice
  • Knowledge of, understanding of, and commitment to NCYL’s mission
  • Experience and/or interest in current issues impacting children and youth
  • Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
  • Cultural competency working with clients and colleagues from diverse backgrounds
  • Excellent research and writing skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and complete multiple projects

Benefits

  • NCYL is willing to work with law schools to facilitate course credit

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