NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

Pre- and Post-Bar Clerkships

Practice Area: Special Education Law

Location: Pasadena, CA

Application Deadline: Rolling

Make Your Legal Training Matter—Advocate for Exceptional Children

Woodsmall Law Group, PC., a premier Los Angeles-based law firm with over 24 years of experience in special education and disability rights law, is seeking motivated law students for pre and post-bar law clerk positions. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on legal experience in a meaningful and impactful field.

About Us:

Woodsmall Law Group, PC. has been a leader in special education law, disability rights, and administrative litigation for over two decades. We passionately advocate for families across Southern California, addressing critical matters under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Section 504, and the Lanterman Act. Our dedicated team of experienced litigators, former educators, and specialists shares a deep commitment to protecting the educational rights of students with diverse needs.

What You Will Gain:

  • Gain practical legal experience in client advocacy, due process proceedings, mediation, and day-to-day case management.
  • Receive orientation and training specific to the field of special education law.
  • Work closely with experienced attorneys and benefit from mentorship and guidance within the firm.
  • Have potential opportunities to contribute to broader advocacy efforts, including legislative and policy matters, as they arise.
  • Become part of a dedicated and professional environment focused on impactful, client-centered representation.

Ideal Candidates:

We are looking for law students who:

  • Have a demonstrated interest in public interest law, education law, or disability rights.
  • Possess strong legal writing and research skills.
  • Are empathetic, collaborative, and driven by a desire to advocate for others.
  • Have successfully completed at least one year of law school, including coursework in Evidence.
  • Have taken or are preparing to take the California Bar Exam (for Post-Bar Clerkships).
  • Prior exposure to IEPs, education law, or administrative hearings is a plus, but not required.
  • Demonstrate a commitment to public service through professional and/or volunteer experiences.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit the following materials in PDF format to careers@woodsmalllawgroup.com:

  • Cover Letter: Please express your specific interest in a Pre-Bar or Post-Bar Law Clerk position and highlight your relevant experiences and commitment to special education or disability rights. Address your letter to the Hiring Committee.
  • Resume: Detail your legal education, relevant coursework (including completion of Evidence), and any legal experience, volunteer work, internships, or clinical experiences.
  • Law School Transcript: An unofficial transcript is acceptable for the initial application.
  • Legal Writing Sample: Please submit a redacted legal document (5–10 pages) that demonstrates your analytical and writing abilities. Examples include a memorandum, brief, motion, or a section from a research paper.
  • Availability: Please indicate your availability, including start date and anticipated duration of the clerkship, as well as your anticipated or actual bar passage date (if applicable for Post-Bar).

Please use the following subject line for your email:

Law Clerk Application – [Your Name] – [Pre-Bar or Post-Bar]

(e.g., “Law Clerk Application – Jane Doe – Pre-Bar”)

Questions? Please feel free to contact our team at (626) 440-0028 or visit our website: https://www.woodsmalllawgroup.com

WOODSMALL LAW GROUP, PC.

2076 Lincoln Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91103