Opportunities
Equal Justice Works, Soros, or Skadden Fellowships
The Gault Center considers applications from candidates wishing to develop project opportunities through outside fellowship-funding organizations. Deadlines and timing for applications are dictated by the individual funding organizations. If you wish to pursue one of these fellowships with The Gault Center as your host organization, please submit your proposal ideas to The Center in mid-summer for application deadlines in the fall. To submit a project proposal, please send a letter of interest indicating your experience in youth justice and project idea, a resume, and a writing sample, with the subject line "Fellowship Application" to recruit@defendyouthrights.org.
Project Internship
The Gault Center welcomes applications for part-time internships during the summer or academic year for law students who have an interest in advancing youth rights and youth defense. Interns will have the opportunity to support the Gault Center’s ongoing projects, including but not limited to strengthening our Youth Defense Resource Library, a curated collection of resources that amplify youth defense litigation and bolster policy advocacy to strengthen youth rights.
We welcome applicants at any academic level who can demonstrate research, analysis, and writing skills appropriate to their stage of study. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, curious, and motivated by work that advances equitable outcomes for young people.
Internships are available for semester credit or on a volunteer basis and applications are considered on a rolling basis. Please indicate in your cover letter the parameters of your availability and any school requirements. In addition, please include a cover letter, resume, and a short writing sample or excerpt, with the subject line “Project Intern Application” to recruit@defendyouthrights.org.
Past Interns
Camille Jones, UDC David A. Clarke School of Law
“I am interested in youth defense because I understand that involvement in the legal system often begins at a young age, and without meaningful intervention, many youth become caught in a cycle of recidivism. I believe it is essential to provide young people with positive, effective support that gives them a genuine opportunity to succeed and thrive. The Gault Center's commitment to advancing youth defense through advocacy, policy reform, and accessible resources reinforces the importance of this work and has strengthened my passion for protecting the rights of young people.”
Diversity, equity and inclusion are deeply held values at the Gault Center, as such we are committed to identify, select, hire, coach and mentor individuals who bring a range of background, experiences and skills to contribute to the expertise of our team.
The Gault Center is an equal employment opportunity employer and will comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, familial status or family responsibilities, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, matriculation or political affiliation, and any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws.
