Abigail Appel
About Abigail Appel
Abigail Appel is a legal intern with extensive experience in youth advocacy and legal support. She has worked with various organizations focused on children's rights and juvenile justice across multiple states.
Work at National Center For Youth Law
Abigail Appel has been serving as a Legal Intern at the National Center for Youth Law since 2021. In this role, she engages in legal research and supports various initiatives aimed at improving the welfare of youth. The organization focuses on advocating for the rights of children and youth, particularly those in the foster care system and juvenile justice system.
Education and Expertise
Abigail Appel studied at the University of California, Berkeley - School of Law, where she earned her Doctor of Law (JD) degree from 2020 to 2023. Prior to this, she attended Occidental College, achieving a degree in Mathematics from 2014 to 2017. Her educational background equips her with analytical skills and a strong foundation in legal principles.
Background
Abigail Appel has a diverse background in youth advocacy and legal support. She has worked in various capacities, including as a Youth Advocacy and Rights Intern at The Young Women's Project in Washington D.C. in 2016, and as a CASA Supervisor for Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children in the District of Columbia from 2017 to 2018. Her experience spans multiple organizations focused on children's rights and juvenile justice.
Previous Internships and Roles
Abigail has held several internships and roles in legal and educational settings. She interned at the Children's Law Center of California from 2015 to 2016 and at Bet Tzedek Legal Services in 2015. Additionally, she worked as a Juvenile Justice Policy Intern at the Children's Defense Fund in 2017. Her roles have provided her with practical experience in advocacy, policy development, and legal research.
Teaching and Volunteer Experience
Abigail Appel has contributed to educational initiatives as a SAT/ACT Teacher for the Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA) program in 2011 and as a Tutor for Kids4Kids from 2012 to 2013. She also volunteered for the Prison Education Project from 2014 to 2015, demonstrating her commitment to education and community service.