Law Clerks and Interns

Children’s Law Center hosts a comprehensive, hands-on internship program. Law clerk and intern positions are available during spring, summer and fall semesters. Generally, spring positions are posted in October, summer positions are posted in November and fall positions are posted in May. Law clerk applicants must be current law students or recent law school graduates.

Why intern at Children’s Law Center?

At Children’s Law Center, we strive to provide high-quality, meaningful experience and training to the students and young professionals in our Law Clerk and Intern Program. In addition to valuable skills, knowledge and experience, our Law Clerk and Intern Program can offer participants unique insight into public interest law and non-profit management. Whether you’re an aspiring attorney, social worker, policy analyst or communications professional, Children’s Law Center can offer an internship opportunity that aligns with your professional goals.

I loved the variety of cases on which I got to work and felt like I learned so much about new substantive areas of the law.

– Rachel Gold
Staff Attorney in the Guardian ad Litem Program since Sept 2023 and former Healthy Together Law Clerk

Information about Law Clerk and Intern Positions

Positions may be offered as in-person, hybrid or remote. Hours are flexible. Children’s Law Center does not provide computers for law clerks and interns working remotely. Access to a personal computer is required for remote positions.

Overall, I had a really positive experience and am grateful for getting to meet so many
wonderful people dedicated to helping children and families in DC.

– Former Family Law Intern