Litigation & Law Summer Policy Intern

Job Description

Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) is the national umbrella organization for the nation’s leading network of women’s health care providers, educators, and advocates, serving women, men, teens and families. Planned Parenthood Action Fund (PPAF) is the advocacy and political arm of PPFA. For over 100 years, Planned Parenthood has done more than any other organization in the United States to improve women’s health and safety, prevent unintended pregnancies, and advance the right and ability of individuals and families to make informed and responsible health care decisions. SUMMER POLICY INTERNSHIP AT PUBLIC POLICY LITIGATION & LAW DEPARTMENT OF PLANNED PARENTHOOD FEDERATION OF AMERICA Organization Type: Nonprofit Organization – General Practice Areas: State and Federal Constitutional Law, State Legislative Policy, State Statutory and Regulatory Law, Non-Profit, Reproductive Rights Number of Lawyers: 10–20 The Public Policy Litigation and Law Department of Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) seeks a 1L or 2L law student to serve as a policy intern for its New York or Washington, D.C. office for the summer of 2022. PPFA is open to candidates who wish to split their summer with another internship or a summer associate position. The State Policy team in PPFA’s Public Policy, Litigation & Law Department provides strategic legal advice to affiliates about their proactive and defensive legislative and administrative goals, and provides analysis and support on state legislation related to sexual and reproductive health care, including but not limited to access to abortion and contraception, sexual and reproductive health education, gender-affirming care for transgender individuals, and Medicaid coverage. We assist affiliates in their efforts to defeat or repeal laws and policies that restrict Planned Parenthoodpatients’ access to comprehensive reproductive health services and in their efforts to enact laws and policies that expand access to such services. Our team also provides analysis and legal advice on regulatory issues at the state and local levels. Interns can expect to work closely with PPFA attorneys on a wide variety of policy-related responsibilities, including conducting legal research and analysis; drafting memoranda, talking points, and informational backgrounders. Interns will be invited to participate in conversations with affiliates and coalition partners throughout the summer. The internship is open to first- and second-year law students. Successful applicants will have enthusiasm, excellent research and writing skills, and an interest in reproductive justice, health law, racial and economic justice, and/or public interest law more generally. Applicants are encouraged to seek outside funding for the internship. However, if you are not able to secure funding, please advise us as PPFA may be able to provide funding. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter explaining their interest in the internship, a resume , a writing sample , and an unofficial/official transcript . Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. We value a truly diverse workforce and a culture of inclusivity and belonging. Our goal is to attract qualified candidates and encourage applications from all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We're committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation. PPFA participates in the E-Verify program and is an Equal Opportunity Employer *LI-KM1 *PDN-HR Apply for this job