The hearings for U.S. Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett reminded us that the future of healthcare is up for review one week after the November election. With that in mind, this week’s blog post showcases internships, fellowships, and post-grad positions working on health-related legal issues.

The positions chosen this week are only the tip of the iceberg of what the database holds. To explore more openings, follow this link for a filtered search.

Community Legal Services of Philadelphia (Philadelphia, PA)

Community Legal Services of Philadelphia (CLS) is a civil legal aid organization providing free legal services to low-income Philadelphians. CLS’s Health and Independence Unit represents individuals and families facing health and public benefits issues. CLS staff help clients navigate processes for obtaining or keeping public health care and public benefits as well as litigate on behalf of clients when organizations deny care to vulnerable populations or individuals.

CLS seeks a staff attorney to join the Health and Independence Unit. The ideal candidate will have experience working with diverse populations as well as have a commitment to helping low-income individuals and families.

Follow this link to learn more.

Compassion & Choices (Portland, OR or Washington, D.C.)

Compassion & Choices is a national nonprofit dedicated to improving care and expanding choice at the end of life. Compassion & Choices’ chapters and members help patients face the end of life with facts and choices of action during a difficult time.

Compassion & Choices seeks Legislative Counsel to help advance medical outreach and education. The ideal candidate will have experience with public policy and knowledge of healthcare-related issues.

Follow this link to learn more.

If/When/How: Lawyering for Reproductive Justice (Oakland, CA; Atlanta, GA; or Washington, D.C.)

If/When/How: Lawyering for Reproductive Justice transforms the law and policy landscape through advocacy, support, and organizing so all people have the power to determine if, when, and how to define, create, and sustain families with dignity and to actualize sexual and reproductive wellbeing on their own terms.

Each year If/When/How sponsors three fellows to work with placement organizations on HIV awareness and reproductive justice issues at the federal and state levels. Ideal candidates will have knowledge of public health and reproductive justice issues.

Follow this link to learn more. **Remote work may be a possibility.

Law Foundation of Silicon Valley (San Jose, CA)

The Law Foundation of Silicon Valley (Law Foundation) works hard to secure justice and protect human rights through legal advocacy, counseling, and access to the legal system. The Law Foundation’s Health/Mental Health Program provides free legal advice and representation to residents of Santa Clara County.

The Law Foundation seeks two staff attorneys and a directing attorney to join the Health/Mental Health Program. Ideal candidates will have experience with issues affecting individuals living with physical, mental, and development health disabilities.

Follow this link to learn more.

National Alliance of State & Territorial AIDS Directors (Washington, D.C.)

National Alliance of State & Territorial AIDS Directors (NASTAD) is a non-partisan association representing public health officials who administer HIV and hepatitis programs nationally and internationally. NASTAD’s goal is to eradicate the epidemics of HIV, viral hepatitis, and related conditions.

NASTAD seeks a legal fellow to join its Health Systems Integration team. The ideal candidate will have experience with governmental public health programs and the ability to build and strengthen partnerships outside of the organization.

Follow this link to learn more.

Planned Parenthood Federation of America (New York, NY or Washington, D.C.)

Planned Parenthood Federation of America is nation’s leading women’s health care provider, educator, and advocate, serving women, teens, and families. Planned Parenthood’s Public Policy Litigation and Law Department litigates in state and federal courts and advocates in Congress and state legislatures to promote reproductive rights.

The Law Department of Planned Parenthood seeks law students for spring externships in New York and Washington D.C. Ideal candidates will be interested in reproductive justice and health law as well as have excellent research and writing skills.

Follow this link to learn more.