Law Clerk (Volunteer/Scholarship)

OVERVIEW

We are actively recruiting a Law Clerk to join us for the spring semester, January-April 2027. The Law Clerk will be an integral part of the Young Americans for Liberty (YAL) Legal team, providing direct support to the General Counsel. The Law Clerk will assist with legal projects on varied subjects, including contracts, corporate, bill review, campaign finance, lobbying & ethics, employment, tax, and intellectual property law. Research and writing will be required. The ideal candidate should be passionate about YAL’s mission and dedicated to advancing freedom across the country.

Responsibilities:

• Research and writing for the General Counsel
• Assistance with compliance matters
• Review of tax, corporate, election, employment, and other areas of law as directed
• Completing and filing various forms required by the federal and state governments
• Preparation & review of legal documents, including contracts, leases, and other drafting as needed.
• Perform other tasks and special projects to assist the General Counsel as needed

Qualifications:

• Exceptional attention to detail
• This position can be full or part time depending on the availability and other obligations for the law clerk. At a minimum, YAL requests a commitment of at least 15 hours per week while in school and 20 hours per week otherwise.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively, occasionally under strict deadlines
• Strong written communication & research skills
• Integrity, humility and an entrepreneurial attitude
• Positive, goal-oriented outlook
• Willingness to learn and provide assistance as necessary
• Experience in law school strongly preferred, but undergraduate applicants will be considered.

TIMING, LOCATION, & COMPENSATION

The Volunteer Law Clerk position is offered on a rolling semester basis: January-April, May-August, and September-December. The Law Clerk will work remotely. This Law Clerk role is a volunteer position with a not-for-profit organization. This is an unpaid volunteer internship. A $3,000 scholarship will be awarded at the end of the internship. Academic credit is supported where applicable.

No pay, wages, or other compensation or benefits will be offered, and the Law Clerk should have no expectation of compensation. If the Law Clerk seeks academic credit for their volunteer work, YAL agrees to work with the Law Clerk to ensure applicable credit is obtained. Young Americans for Liberty is an Equal Opportunity Employer. YAL makes no representation that any future or full-time employment is guaranteed at the end of this volunteer opportunity.