Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and youth? Join us at the Children’s Law Center of Minnesota (CLC) and be part of a team dedicated to advocating for the legal rights and well-being of young people in Minnesota’s child welfare system.

Board of Directors Opportunities

Children’s Law Center of Minnesota (CLC) Board of Director is accepting applications for four positions on the CLC Board of Directors for 2027.

Application Deadline is Friday, November 18, 2026.
Selection and Notification: December 2026

At Children’s Law Center of Minnesota, we believe every child deserves to be heard, supported, and empowered—especially in their most challenging moments. We’re here to stand by youth in foster care, offering trusted legal advocacy and compassionate guidance when it’s needed most. Children’s Law Center of Minnesota, provides free legal representation, advocacy, and resources to children and youth in foster care. Through compassionate, client-centered support, CLC helps young people navigate the child welfare system and build a path toward stability, safety, and success.

CLC’s Mission: To promote and protect the legal rights and well-being of children and youth through legal advocacy, educational outreach, and policy reform.

CLC’s Vision: We envision a world where every child—especially those in the foster care system—has a voice, a sense of belonging, and the opportunity to thrive. Through legal advocacy, community partnerships, and systemic reform, we strive to build a more just, compassionate, and equitable future for all children.

Children’s Law Center of Minnesota, impact is measured in voices empowered, futures transformed, and lives changed. Each year, over 200 dedicated volunteer attorneys provide free legal representation to more than 400 children and youth in foster care—helping them navigate complex legal systems and access the resources they need to thrive.

CLC’s DEI Mission Statement: CLC will work to amplify our clients’ voices through consistent and intentional engagement in DEI work and through fostering an awareness of diverse cultural and community backgrounds and understandings throughout all levels of CLC’s organization. We will also work to address bias and barriers within all levels of CLC and within our hiring and staff retention processes to promote equality for all. As we work towards creating a more equitable and diverse organization, we recognize that a true commitment to diversity and equity is a continuous and intentional process.

Board of Directors: The CLC Board of Directors (Board) will have four open seats to be filled by the Board for the first term of January 1, 2027 – December 31, 2029, and the second term of January 1, 2030 – December 31, 2032.

Term & Eligibility:

· Each director shall be elected to a term of three (3) years and until his or her successor shall have been duly elected and qualified, or until the earlier death, resignation, removal, or disqualification of such director.

· Directors may be elected to serve not more than two (2) full consecutive terms totaling not more than six (6) consecutive years, except, directors elected to fill a vacancy shall be permitted to serve as a director for the remaining term of the director whose vacancy has been filled and, if so elected, for two (2) consecutive three-year terms.

· Any director that is ineligible for re-election pursuant to the preceding sentence shall be eligible for election to the Board at any meeting of the Board of Directors occurring not less than one (1) year after the expiration of the director’s second full consecutive term.

· All new Board members are strongly encouraged to attend New Volunteer Training prior to serving on the Board

CLC Committees: We request that all Directors serve on at least one standing CLC Committee.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply here: 2027 Board of Directors.

Non-Board Committee Application: 2027 Non-Board Committee Application

Employment Opportunities

Why Work with Us?

At CLC, we believe in the power of positive change. Our team is committed to providing free legal representation and support to children in foster care or child protection proceedings. By working with us, you will have the opportunity to:

Make a meaningful impact: Help empower youth by ensuring their voices are heard in court decisions that affect their lives.
Collaborate with dedicated professionals: Work alongside a team of over 200 volunteer attorneys and support staff who are passionate about advocating for children’s rights.
Grow professionally: Gain valuable experience in legal advocacy, child welfare, and system change initiatives.

Law Student Internships

Thank you for your interest in Children’s Law Center of Minnesota (CLC) and our work.

CLC has internship and volunteer opportunities available for law students throughout the year. Internship/volunteer positions are unpaid. Summer internships and summer law clerk positions may be paid through work-study or fellowships if funding is available. Internships for class credit or volunteer hours for class credit can be arranged if needed. CLC also accepts Student Law Clerks through the Minnesota Justice Foundation Volunteer Program. If you are a law student in Minnesota interested in volunteering at CLC during the school year through MJF, please visit the MJF Website to learn about available opportunities. You may also contact Children’s Law Center directly at info@clcmn.org.

Summer Internships: CLC accepts between one and two law students for 10 to 12-week internships in the summer. Summer internships require a commitment of 32–40 hours per week. Applications for these positions are due February 1st of each year. CLC will help selected intern candidates apply for fellowships and other funding, such as P.I.C. or P.I.L.F. funding. Interviews for summer candidates will take place every year in February.

Fall & Spring Internships: CLC typically accepts between one and two law students during both the fall and spring semesters. Most often, students volunteer for a minimum of 8–15 hours a week for a semester or quarter. Interviews for school semester candidates typically take place in September and January each year.

How to Apply

Please send a cover letter, resume, and one to two writing samples to info@clcmn.org Please include a description of the length of time for which you would like to intern/volunteer, along with the number of hours per week you are available. If you need internship credit or credit for volunteer hours, be sure to include any requirements from your class or instructor. Applications are reviewed, and selected candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Application deadlines:
Spring Internship: December 30
Summer Internship: Feb 1st
Fall Internship: August 30

Current Employment Opportunities

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If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at 651-644-4438 or email info@clcmn.org.