2027 Legal Fellow – Call for Fellowship Proposals

• Develop and implement a fellowship project that advances justice for children and youth facing systemic barriers.
• Apply for public interest fellowships (Skadden, Equal Justice Works, etc.) with NCYL sponsorship.
• Conduct legal research, writing, and assist with litigation and advocacy efforts.
• Attend organizational meetings and respond to intake requests.

This role directly advances the rights and well-being of marginalized children and youth through impact litigation, policy advocacy, and systemic reform, addressing inequities in education, healthcare, immigration, and family regulation systems.

• Graduating from law school in Spring 2027 or have served as a law clerk since graduating in the prior year.
• Interest in working in NCYL's focus areas: general litigation or immigrant youth rights.
• Commitment to advancing justice for children and youth, and to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Salary: $78,221 annually (non-negotiable; geographic differential may apply). Benefits include health, dental, vision, life insurance, generous vacation and sick leave, flexible spending account, commuter benefits, employer retirement contribution, and short/long-term disability insurance.

National Center for Youth Law (NCYL) is a nonprofit that partners with young people and communities to dismantle racism and inequity across systems affecting children and youth, advancing holistic and transformative solutions.