Overview

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionAdvocates For Children (AFC) is a dynamic social justice organization that strives to ensure a high-quality education for New York students who face barriers to academic success, focusing on students from low-income backgrounds. AFC works on behalf of children and youth who are at greatest risk of academic failure due to poverty, race, ethnicity, disability, homelessness, immigration status/limited English proficiency, or involvement in the child welfare or juvenile/criminal legal systems. We use uniquely integrated strategies to advance systemic reform, empower families and communities, and advocate for the educational rights of individual students. AFC grounds our work in our organization's values: Family-Centered: We listen to what families want for their children and empower them with information and support. Expertise: We ground our advocacy in more than 50 years of experience with the NYC public schools and deep knowledge of the legal and education systems affecting the students and families we serve. Passion: We are united by our unrelenting drive to dismantle obstacles to education and our unwavering dedication to NYC's students and families. Community: We foster collaboration and inclusive practices within our team and with outside partners so we can learn from different perspectives and unite in advancing our common goals. Justice: We view the law as a powerful tool to bridge gaps in access to education and help families from under-represented communities fight for their rights. Impact: We recognize that our value lies in the difference we make in the lives of students and their families and push ourselves to achieve concrete results. For more information on AFC, see . Advocates For Children (AFC) is a dynamic social justice organization that strives to ensure a high-quality education for New York students who face barriers to academic success, focusing on students from low-income backgrounds. AFC works on behalf of children and youth who are at greatest risk of academic failure due to poverty, race, ethnicity, disability, homelessness, immigration status/limited English proficiency, or involvement in the child welfare or juvenile/criminal legal systems. We use uniquely integrated strategies to advance systemic reform, empower families and communities, and advocate for the educational rights of individual students. AFC grounds our work in our organization's values: Family-Centered: We listen to what families want for their children and empower them with information and support. Expertise: We ground our advocacy in more than 50 years of experience with the NYC public schools and deep knowledge of the legal and education systems affecting the students and families we serve. Passion: We are united by our unrelenting drive to dismantle obstacles to education and our unwavering dedication to NYC's students and families. Community: We foster collaboration and inclusive practices within our team and with outside partners so we can learn from different perspectives and unite in advancing our common goals. Justice: We view the law as a powerful tool to bridge gaps in access to education and help families from under-represented communities fight for their rights. Impact: We recognize that our value lies in the difference we make in the lives of students and their families and push ourselves to achieve concrete results. INTERNSHIP SUMMARY AFC's Summer Law Student Intern Program operates as a clinical model, where interns meet weekly for training sessions to learn about relevant law, regulations, cases, and trial skills. Interns have the opportunity to work on tasks in the areas of direct service, litigation, legal research, policy, and the development of public-facing resources, depending on the organization's current needs. Interns are also able to work with a variety of teams across the office to see the full scope of AFC's work. Interns are matched with attorney mentors with whom they meet regul