Youlia Racheva
About Youlia Racheva
Youlia Racheva is a Law Clerk currently employed at Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP in New York. She has a diverse background in legal research and international law, having worked at various prestigious institutions and earned degrees from Boston University and New York University School of Law.
Current Position at Arnold & Porter
Youlia Racheva currently serves as a Law Clerk at Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP. She has held this position since 2021, working in New York, New York. In her role, she engages in various legal tasks that support the firm's operations and clients.
Education and Expertise
Youlia Racheva earned her Doctor of Law (JD) degree from New York University School of Law, specializing in International and Environmental Law, from 2018 to 2021. Prior to that, she obtained a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations with a Minor in Business Administration from Boston University, where she studied from 2010 to 2014.
Previous Experience in Legal Education
Before her current role, Racheva worked at New York University School of Law as a Research Assistant for Professor Ashley Armstrong from 2019 to 2020. She also participated in the United Nations Diplomacy Clinic as a Clinic Student, focusing on the Mission of Belize in 2020. Additionally, she interned at the Office of Career Development at Boston University School of Law in 2013.
International Legal Experience
Racheva has gained international legal experience through her fellowship at Bangladesh Legal Aid and Services Trust (BLAST) in 2019, where she focused on International Law and Human Rights. Her work also includes a year as a Paralegal at Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law, supporting the Center on Wrongful Convictions from 2017 to 2018.
Early Career and Volunteer Work
In her early career, Racheva served as a Coordinator for the Boston University Alternative Spring Break program from 2013 to 2014. This role involved organizing volunteer opportunities and community service initiatives, further demonstrating her commitment to social justice and community engagement.