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Health Law Advocatesposted 5 months ago
Full-time • Intern
Hybrid • Boston, MA
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
About the position
The Summer Law Clerk position at Health Law Advocates (HLA) offers law students the opportunity to gain practical experience in public interest law, specifically focusing on mental health advocacy for children. The role involves working closely with attorneys to assist clients in accessing mental health services and navigating the healthcare system. This position is designed to develop future public interest attorneys committed to serving vulnerable populations.
Responsibilities
- Assist attorneys with the representation of individual clients
- Conduct legal research
- Analyze children's health and educational records
- Assist attorneys' advocacy with schools and state agencies
- Communicate with clients and key collaterals
- Conduct legal research on issues affecting MHAP for Kids client matters
Requirements
- Completion of 1L or 2L year in law school
- Demonstrated interest in public interest law
- Excellent legal research and writing skills
- Knowledge of health care/insurance system and systemic barriers to health care
Nice-to-haves
- Multilingual ability
Benefits
- Compensation of $6,000 for a full-time 10-week Clerkship
- Opportunity to gain practical experience in public interest law
- Flexible working arrangements in a hybrid model
