Law Clerk (Volunteer/Scholarship)

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.

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. 

YAL's culture is built on 5 foundational values:

1. Goal Setting: We orient our work towards specific goals that align with achieving our long-term vision.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.

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.

• →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.