The Center for Health Information and Analysis · 6 hours ago
Summer 2026 CHIA Legal Internship
The Center for Health Information and Analysis (CHIA) is an independent state agency focused on promoting a transparent and equitable health care system in Massachusetts. The CHIA Legal Internship offers law students the chance to gain experience in government legal practice, involving tasks such as legal research, data management, and inter-agency collaboration.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Conducting legal research and drafting legal memos
Supporting CHIA’s data release application review and fulfillment process
Performing record keeping/document management routines related to data release and fulfillment
Facilitating inter-agency data release and data sharing arrangements
Assisting with regulatory and other administrative law matters
Reviewing license agreements and other contract documents
Assisting in preparation of reports and presentations on the results of such analyses
Communicating results at team meetings and agency-wide meetings
Attending meetings with other state agencies or outside groups
Distilling critical information into meeting memoranda
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Enrolled in good standing at an accredited law school program
Demonstrated interest in health care and the ability to clearly communicate results to diverse audiences
Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Excellent attention to detail, and commitment to continuous learning
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively in teams
Preferred
Preferably with an emphasis or concentration in the areas of health care law and data privacy
Bachelor's degree in social sciences, public policy, or quantitative field strongly preferred
Current students or recent graduates of advanced degree programs a plus
Relevant prior experience in health care or government, preferred but not required
Demonstrated experience with MS Office, MS Excel, MS Teams, and Westlaw is preferred
Company
The Center for Health Information and Analysis
The Center for Health Information and Analysis (CHIA) is an independent state agency established as the Commonwealth’s primary hub for health care data.