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Colin Alexander Health Law Fellowship for Summer 2026
Descripción
Descripción
Justice in Aging seeks an outstanding law student for its Racial Justice Fellowship for Summer 2026. This is a full-time, remote, paid fellowship.
The Organization: Justice in Aging is a national organization that uses the power of law to fight senior poverty by securing access to affordable health care, economic security, and the courts for older adults with limited resources. Since 1972, we’ve focused our efforts primarily on those who have been marginalized and excluded from justice such as women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, and people with limited English proficiency. We have a rich tradition of successful, high-impact, and strategic advocacy on behalf of the more than 9 million seniors living in poverty nationally.
Justice in Aging is the opportunity to live with dignity, regardless of financial circumstances—free from the worry, harm, and injustice caused by lack of health care, food, or a safe place to sleep. By using the law to strengthen the social safety net and remove the barriers low-income seniors face in trying to access the services they need, we work to ensure the future we all envision for our loved ones and ourselves.
Our staff work primarily remotely, with most staff located in Washington DC, the Bay Area, Sacramento, and Los Angeles, as well as some staff across the country. This position can be based remotely from anywhere in the United States. Justice in Aging requires COVID-19 vaccination for all staff, with exemptions available in accordance with federal law.
The Position: Justice in Aging seeks a rising 3L (current 2L) student to work full-time with attorneys on multiple projects related to Medicare, Medicaid, and other health care programs that impact older adults. The fellow could work on policy advocacy and/or litigation-based projects and will have the opportunity to author a writing sample, conduct shorter term writing and research projects, participate in intern trainings and events, attend external stakeholder meetings, and have the opportunity to learn more about the legal non-profit world. At the end of the summer, the fellow will also prepare and present an internal training to the staff on a topic they have researched. Justice in Aging will pair the fellow with one attorney as a mentor for the summer.
Compensación
Compensation: The fellow will be provided a $9,000 stipend.
Qualifications: We seek applicants with a robust interest in working for low-income and underserved populations, and strong legal research and writing skills.
Ubicación
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Cómo aplicar
Application: Applications are accepted until Friday, November 14, 2025, and reviewed on a rolling basis, with priority given to those who apply by October 31. To apply for the summer Racial Justice Fellowship, please send the following materials to hiring@justiceinaging.org.
- Cover letter,
- Resume,
- Writing sample, and
- A list of three references.
In your cover letter, please address the following in order for your application to be considered:
Justice in Aging works to fight senior poverty and advance the rights of older adults with limited resources, who often face barriers due to factors such as gender, race, language, and identity. To achieve our mission, we bring people together, ensure fair opportunities, and provide the supports we all need to solve problems and contribute our best. Can you share how your personal or professional background has shaped your ability to contribute to a collaborative and inclusive work environment? Feel free to draw from any aspect of your life or experiences that you believe are relevant.
Cover letters without this explanation will not be considered. Please also include any scheduling conflicts during the weeks of November 3 and November 10 that may affect your availability for a first-round phone interview.
Justice in Aging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to combating discrimination based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristics. We encourage applications from anyone whose personal experiences may contribute to more effective representation of low-income people and underserved communities.
If you need an accommodation for the application process or if you have a question about any aspect of this position, please contact hiring@justiceinaging.org.
