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
- Currently enrolled in law school. Exceptional undergraduate applicants involved with YAL may 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.
About Young Americans For Liberty
Founded after the 2008 Ron Paul Presidential Campaign, Young Americans for Liberty (YAL) is the nation’s largest pro-liberty youth movement, building a powerful network of activists to transform states into beacons of freedom.
We drive real change in America by working through our "Build - Elect - Pass" model:
- Build: We are building the largest nationwide movement of committed youth activists on American college campuses, with pro-liberty students fighting on hundreds of campuses across the country.
- Elect: We mobilize our base of committed youth activists to be the grassroots muscle on campaigns of principled liberty legislators through Operation Win at the Door. Since 2018, we've built a coalition of 400 active legislators in our National Liberty Legislator Coalition, and thousands of YAL-recruited students have knocked on over 6 million doors to turn out the vote.
- Pass: We train this coalition of principled liberty legislators to pass transformative policy at the state level. This coalition has already passed over 1,250 pro-liberty bills spanning from Universal School Choice, to Constitutional Carry, to major tax cuts and so much more. You can view the full list of bills passed at yaliberty.org/liberty-bills.
Mission & Vision
Our mission is to identify, educate, train, and mobilize youth activists committed to the ideals of liberty and the Constitution. Our vision is to create Liberty Lighthouse States that will Transform Our States into Beacons of Liberty. YAL also works to achieve this vision by electing liberty legislators and passing liberty legislation.
Our Values & Culture
YAL's culture is built on 5 foundational values:
- Goal Setting: We orient our work towards specific goals that align with achieving our long-term vision.
- Trust the Truth: We pursue the truth and are honest in all we do, even when it’s difficult. There should never be a situation where lying is the right answer if we’re truthful from the beginning.
- Grassroots Mobilization: We win on principle by generating grassroots pressure on the politicians. Unless you are politically feared, you will not be politically respected. Education alone is not enough.
- Principle: We believe in liberty — which provides the freedom to choose and requires taking responsibility for your choices — and individual rights — which must be respected at all times.
- Power of the Individual: We recognize everyone has an innate ability to make a difference. Therefore, we are dedicated to aligning your goals and developing your strengths so you can unlock your full potential.
Candidates who will fit in with YAL's culture tend to be principled, entrepreneurial, passionate, and comfortable with ambitious goals and a fast-paced work environment.