MD Anderson Cancer Center · 7 hours ago
Legal Intern - Legal Services
Houston, TX
Internship
Hybrid
InternMD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking a Legal Intern for a summer internship available for rising 2Ls and rising 3Ls at the University of Houston Law Center. The role focuses on Patient Care and Hospital Operations, Employment, Risk Management, and Litigation matters, providing students with practical legal experience in a healthcare setting.
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Responsibilities
Conduct state and federal research regarding various hospital regulations and patient care issues, including scope of practice for licensed providers, advance directives, informed consents, policy development, patient rights, emergency room laws, telehealth, etc
Assist with drafting and responding to pleadings, motions, and discovery related to lawsuits brought against the institution
Conduct legal research regarding employment and academic/educational matters
Qualification
Required
This summer internship is available as a split summer position for rising 2Ls and rising 3Ls at the University of Houston Law Center
We are currently only reviewing applications from students at the University of Houston Law Center
Interested students should submit a resume, transcript, and cover letter addressed to Ms. Jessica Craft, Legal Officer - People, Education, and Operations, and Mr. Sean Ponce, Legal Officer - Litigation and Risk Management
All duties and responsibilities are carried out in compliance with institutional policies, ethical research standards, and applicable federal and state regulations
This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening
The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment
Company
MD Anderson Cancer Center
MD Anderson Cancer Center is a cancer treatment and research institution which gives treatment, and research of all types of cancer.
Founded in 1994
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$16.2MKey Investors
Break Through CancerGastro-Intestinal Research Foundation
2023-05-16Grant· $2.7M
2023-01-24Grant· $3.5M
2022-04-19Grant· $10M
Leadership Team
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David Tweardy
Professor
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