Seeking experience in systemic advocacy? Driven to help protect health care access in Washington? Want to learn from a team with a stellar reputation? Apply for a legal internship with NoHLA!
Legal Intern
Summer 2026
School credit or stipend
Minimum 30 hours per week
Position Summary
Legal Interns at NoHLA will be exposed to a variety of projects related to health law, administrative law, and poverty law for all Washingtonians who experience systemic barriers to health. Our team is committed to offering you excellent mentorship and educational opportunities. Duties may be performed remotely, hybrid, or in our downtown Seattle home office.
This 10-week internship may be offered for-credit externship or interns will be given a stipend of up to $8,000.
What You'll Do
- Legal research and writing
- Draft and edit public education materials
- Attend advocacy coalition meetings
- Draft comments on proposed changes to agency regulations
- Legislative or Congressional analysis
- Comparison of Washington State health programs with other states’ health programs
- Preparing and delivering oral presentations on health care issues
- Policy research on health care issues (e.g., draft reports and conduct surveys)
What We're Looking For
- Academic standing as a rising 2L or 3L during summer 2026.
- Interest in advancing health care justice.
- Excellent research, analytical, writing, and oral presentation skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a team.
- Ability to commit at least 30 hours per week for at least 10 weeks.
Apply
To apply, submit the following via Gusto or email to jobs@NoHLA.org:
- Cover letter
- Resume
- 1 legal writing sample
- 1 non-legal writing sample
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, with application review starting January 20, 2026 and interviews continuing until filled.
Or email to jobs@NoHLA.org.
Equal Opportunity, Access, and Diversity
NoHLA is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and strives to foster a diverse environment free of barriers and discriminatory practices. We fully support providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race; color; religion; sex; national origin; age; ancestry; gender/transgender identity; physical, sensory, or mental disability; marital status; sexual orientation; pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition; genetic information; veteran status; or any other trait or status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. NoHLA actively promotes mutual respect, acceptance and teamwork.
Candidates who identify as BIPOC, female, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities and lived health care experience or serving diverse populations, the health care system, related experience and/or relevant coursework will be given preference and are highly encouraged to apply.