Legal Fellow – Fellowship Proposals

National Center for Youth Law

Legal Fellow at National Center for Youth Law (NCYL) advocating for justice for children. Focused on systemic barriers and advancing children's rights through fellowship projects.

Posted 6/30/2026full-timeRemote • California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Texas, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $78,221 per yearWebsite

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Tools & technologies

Spring

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop a proposal for a project that advances justice for children and youth who face significant, systemic barriers to access, opportunity, and fair treatment
Apply to the public interest fellowships for which NCYL agrees to provide sponsorship
Once a fellowship is awarded, join NCYL as a fellow in September 2027
Implement the fellowship project under the supervision of NCYL staff
Attend organizational and team meetings and retreats
Assist with responding to intake requests
Assist with legal research and writing assignments on other matters, as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Graduating from law school in Spring 2027 or have served as a law clerk since graduating from law school in the prior year
Interest in working in one or more of NCYL’s general areas of focus
Commitment to advancing justice by protecting the rights of children and youth and improving the systems that impact their lives
Commitment to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion
Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, dental, and vision insurance
Life insurance
Generous vacation and sick benefits
Flexible spending account
Commuter benefits
Employer contribution to a retirement plan
Short-term and long-term disability insurance

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Hard Skills & Tools

Legal ResearchLegal Writing

Soft Skills

Team CollaborationIndependent Work