2024 Bill Grimm Memorial Summer Policy Clerk Program – No longer accepting applications
Position
William Lee “Bill” Grimm, Senior Director at the National Center for Youth Law, was a public impact attorney who worked for 43 years transforming and redeeming some of the most troubled child welfare systems in America. To honor him and his powerful legacy, in partnership with his family and friends, we have created the Bill Grimm Memorial Summer Clerk Program. Read more about Bill here.
Position
NCYL seeks one (1) policy-focused student to support NCYL’s Youth Justice work focused on projects impacting historically marginalized children and youth during the summer 2024. This is a volunteer position that will be remote. As summer 2024 approaches, NCYL will continue to evaluate whether clerks will have the ability to complete any portion of the program in person.
The National Center for Youth Law is committed to hosting clerks who reflect the racial and cultural diversity of our clients. Students of color, those who will increase the cultural diversity of NCYL, and those with personal experience in our practice areas are strongly encouraged to apply.
Essential Functions
Research novel issues within youth law and policy
Analyze and interpret data related to youth systems
Develop, collect, and disseminate policy briefs and other resources to state and local stakeholders
Support legislative policy and/or budget campaigns
Participate in state and local coalitions and provide technical assistance to community partners
Qualifications
Current graduate or undergraduate student
Knowledge, understanding of, and commitment to NCYL’s mission
Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
At least one year of experience with and/or exposure to at least one of the following: communities of color; low-income communities; child- or youth-centered activities
Demonstrated ability to work independently and complete multiple projects
Excellent communication skills
Ability to commit 37.5 hours per week for a minimum of 10 weeks between June and August 2024
Stipend
This is a volunteer position. NCYL will ensure summer clerks receive $7,500.00 to help with cost-of-living during the summer by supplementing funds clerks raise from their college, university, law school, or other sources. Clerks are expected to secure all funding for which they are eligible. NCYL will not provide supplemental funding for students who are receiving academic credit for their work at NCYL.
Note to colleges, universities, and law schools: NCYL will not provide supplemental funding to students who fail to receive the same summer public interest funding available to students volunteering, interning, or clerking at institutions that do not provide any summer funding.
How To Apply
Due to a very high level of interest, we are no longer accepting applications.
NCYL will not participate in regional or school-based career fairs taking place after the February 9, 2024, deadline. All students are encouraged to apply as early as they are permitted to do so by their schools.
Applicants who meet the above criteria with lived experiences within any of our practice areas, including Black, Indigenous, or other people of color, are strongly encouraged to apply.
It is the policy of NCYL to provide equal employment opportunities to all Applicants (including Employees) regardless of race, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, national origin, age, abilities/disabilities, neurotypicality, socioeconomic status, veteran status, marital status, prior convictions, or any other protected classifications under federal, state, or local law.