Mar. 24, 2025: SLCY seeks a passionate and collaborative Legal Intern, committed to social justice and anti-racism, to support our efforts to provide direct representation to young people in the Atlanta Metro Area. Applicants should be law students based in the Atlanta metro area with internet access, a computer, and a phone.

Work will include, but is not limited to: intakes and client interviews, assessing client needs, investigation and research, coordination of Legal Clinics, and providing administrative support. The common legal issues that SLCY handles are: landlord tenant/evictions, minor guardianships, orders of protection, emancipations, truancies, navigating child welfare systems, vital documents, record-sealing, immigration, name and gender marker changes, identity theft and credit counseling, and public benefits. 

TO APPLY: 

Please submit a one page maximum letter of interest (as described below), a resume, brief writing sample (no more than 5 pages), and a list of three references to Board President/Founder, Liz Harding Chao (she/they) via email at liz@slcy.org

For your application to be considered, include a response to the following question in your cover letter:  Why do young people experiencing homelessness or housing instability need attorneys?

Applications will be reviewed upon receipt. We hope to hold interviews on Wed. April 16, 2025, so early submission is recommended.

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Feb. 17, 2025: SLCY is seeking a volunteer Treasurer for its Board of Directors. The ideal candidate will have a passion for social justice, fiscal responsibility, and anti-racism, and will be committed to supporting our mission of providing legal services to marginalized youth in the Atlanta Metro Area. The Treasurer will play a critical role in overseeing financial health, budgeting, and fundraising strategies for our nonprofit organization, ensuring that SLCY’s financial practices align with its goals and values.

TO APPLY: 

Please submit a one page maximum letter of interest (as described below), a resume, and two references to Board President/Founder, Liz Harding Chao (she/they) via email at liz@slcy.org

For your application to be considered, include a response to the following question in your cover letter:  What is your understanding of our organization's mission and how does your financial expertise align with our goals? 

Applications will be reviewed upon receipt. This volunteer position will be open until filled.

Please note that SLCY is a 501(c)(3) organization and our members of our Board of Directors are volunteer positions unless otherwise indicated.

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