2026 SPRING INTERN at Children's Law Center of California

Job Type

Internship

Description

PLEASE SUBMIT A COVER LETTER WITH APPLICATION

2026 SPRING INTERN: JOB SNAPSHOT

Children's Law Center is now accepting applications for our Spring intern program. If you are a candidate seeking real-life, hands-on experience with our attorneys, social work investigators, and other CLC staff, this is a great opportunity for you!

Internship opportunities are open to applicants seeking academic credit through the program, as well as those who are simply looking to obtain some experience and insight into our organization's work and the larger child welfare field. Candidates of various education and work experience levels will be considered.

CLC will not consider current law students or practicing attorneys for the spring intern program.

Application Deadline: November 14, 2025

Requirements

Your Impact on the Mission – Excellence in Advocacy

Intern responsibilities may vary by assignment. They generally fall into three categories:

Legal

Under the direct supervision of an attorney, the Intern will assist with the following:

• Conduct phone calls to clients.
• Schedule client appointments.
• Observe/take notes during court proceedings.
• Accompany the attorney to client interviews; take notes
• Manage and organize electronic case files
• Complete standard judicial forms.
• Other administrative tasks as needed
  
  

Social Work

• Attending home visits with CLC social work investigators and collaborating on report writing.
• Communicating with clients and families on case-related matters under the supervision of a CLC employee.
• Visit with clients, caretakers and others to develop a trusting and professional relationship with clients
• Interview caretakers and children, to the extent possible, to observe and document the children’s current living situation, developmental progress and emotional wellbeing
• Assist attorneys with client interviews
  
  

Other

• Special projects related to CLC policy work.
• Sorting clothes and toys for our foster youth donation center.
• Administrative support like filing, copying, etc.,
• Assisting other CLC departments as needed.
  
  

Requirements

The Assets You Possess/Essential Qualifications

The successful candidate will possess the following qualifications and characteristics:

• An enthusiastic attitude and desire to learn more about court- involved youth and their families.
• Effective and respectful communication skills with children, teens, their families, and caregivers.
• An ability to maintain professional and effective relationships with court personnel and coworkers.
• Availability of at least 8 hours per week, in blocks of 4 hours. We ask that you be available 8 am – 12 pm and/or 1 pm – 4 pm. While the role may allow for some remote work opportunities, successful candidates must be able to come into the office as needed.
• Role may require travel offsite; candidates should have dependable means of transportation. If looking for a social work internship, dependable transportation is a requirement.
  
  

BENEFITS & COMPENSATION

The Spring Intern position is a temporary, unpaid position, designed to align with the academic calendars of local universities and colleges. CLC will work with successful candidates on appropriate arrangements with local universities and colleges regarding earning academic credit for time spent in the intern program, including tracking and verifying hours.

About CLC

CLC is the largest children's legal services organization in the nation, advocating for tens of thousands of children and youth in Los Angeles, Sacramento, and Placer County foster care systems. We are a powerful voice for our clients, fighting in and out of the courtroom for family reunification, permanence, educational opportunity, health and mental health services, self-sufficiency, and overall well-being. We want all of California’s children to have the support they need to succeed. We work to accomplish this goal through direct legal representation for children, multidisciplinary advocacy and support, and public policy.

Equal Employment Opportunity Commitment : All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, individual with disability, medical condition, marital status, ancestry, military status, veteran status, protected veteran status, genetics or any other legally protected group status or non-job related characteristic of an individual as directed by law.

Equal Employment Opportunity—Reasonable Accommodation Assistance: Children’s Law Center of California is committed to maintaining an environment of equal opportunity. If you need a reasonable accommodation to access the information provided by this organization, please contact [email protected] further assistance regarding job postings.