Clinical Fellow, Center for Health Law and Policy Innovation

Fellowship Summary:

Clinical Fellows work under the supervision of the Center for Health Law and Policy Innovation’s (CHLPI) Health Law and Policy Clinic (HLPC) clinical instructors to analyze, explain and promote better public understanding of the laws regulating the healthcare system; to advocate for legal, regulatory, and policy reforms to expand access to high-quality healthcare; to reduce health disparities; to address social determinants of health; and to promote more equitable and effective health and public health systems. To meet these goals, Clinical Fellows work with diverse stakeholders, including consumers, advocates, community-based organizations, health and social services professionals, government officials and others, as well as with HLPC’s clinical staff and students. The fellowship represents a unique opportunity to work within Harvard Law School’s clinical program, to join a dynamic public interest and clinical teaching health and public health law and policy clinic, and to practice in burgeoning areas of state and national importance. For more information about CHLPI and HLPC, visit www.chlpi.org.

Specific Responsibilities:

As a Clinical Fellow, you will:

• Serve as a team member or lead attorney on one or more Health Law and Policy Clinic (HLPC) projects that focus on using law and policy to enable the health care system to effectively promote access to high-quality health care and respond to the social determinants of health;

• Track state and federal health policy developments and analyze their potential impact on access to health care and social determinant interventions;

• Collaborate with clinical staff and students to create and distribute written analyses, factsheets, presentations, trainings, and other multi-media publications for key partners and the public;

• Work closely with students on the projects assigned to you, and support student development in skills including problem-solving, law and policy analysis, research and writing, oral communication, time and project management, and leadership; and,

• Participate in office-wide projects and in the Center’s program as a laboratory for innovation in legal practice and clinical legal education.

Basic Qualifications:

Candidates must have earned a J.D.

Salary Information:

Compensation for the fellowship (which includes salary and benefits) is competitive with other public interest fellowships. Base fellowship salary amount (not including benefits) is $68,000 for each year of the fellowship.

Additional Information:

• Candidates graduating with a J.D. in fall/winter 2025 or winter/spring 2026 may be considered.

• Some travel may be required.

• The clinical fellowship is a two-year appointment from start date. The fellowship is expected to start in the winter or spring of 2026.

Working Conditions:

• CHLPI’s office is located on the Harvard Law School campus in Cambridge, MA. The fellowship work is expected to be in-person primarily in the office with flexibility for some remote work.

• Clinical fellows may be assigned to workspaces in a shared or partially open office, such as a carrel.

EEO/Non-Discrimination Commitment Statement:

Harvard University is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination. We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives. Our differences help our community advance Harvard’s academic purposes.

Harvard has an equal employment opportunity policy that outlines our commitment to prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, sex, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or identified in the university’s non-discrimination policy. Harvard’s equal employment opportunity policy and non-discrimination policy help all community members participate fully in work and campus life free from harassment and discrimination.

HOW TO APPLY:

The deadline for applicants to submit their materials is Friday, January 16, 2026. A cover letter and résumé or CV is required to apply. Applicants should be prepared to submit a writing sample upon request. Please send applications and inquiries to: Laura Johnston, ljohnston@law.harvard.edu

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