Interested candidates are encouraged to apply early.
HLA is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, height, weight, or marital status in employment or the provision of services and resources.
Summer Law Clerk (Paid) - Access to Care and Coverage Practice:
- Paid summer clerkship opportunity in Boston, MA with a leading organization advocating for health care justice.
- $6,000 for a full-time 10-week clerkship, with a flexible arrangement between on-site and remote work.
- Opportunity to work with Health Law Advocates (HLA), a non-profit public interest law firm providing pro bono legal services to low-income individuals struggling with health care access and costs.
- HLA is committed to diversity and encourages individuals from marginalized communities to apply.
- Clerkship available with the Access to Care and Coverage Practice (ACC) or Mental Health Advocacy Program for Kids (MHAP for Kids).
- Responsibilities include legal research, analyzing health insurance and medical billing records, and advocating for clients with health insurers and providers.
- Opportunity to participate in advocacy efforts to reform public policies.
- Qualifications include completion of 1L or 2L year in law school, demonstrated interest in public interest law, and knowledge of the health care/insurance system and systemic barriers.
- Multilingual ability preferred.
- Compensation of $6,000 for 10-week clerkship from May 19th to July 25th.
- Applications accepted on a rolling basis until positions are filled.
- Equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, height, weight, or marital status.
