Legal Intern - Legal Services
- Requisition #: 208400-202601231112
- Department: Legal Services
- Location: Houston, TX
- Posted Date: 1/14/2026
This summer internship is available as a split summer position for rising 2Ls and rising 3Ls at the University of Houston Law Center. This is an unpaid, volunteer internship; students should contact their school to inquire about possible academic credit.
Lit/PEO Externship Subject Matter Areas:
- This position will focus upon Patient Care and Hospital Operations, Employment, Risk Management, and Litigation matters.
- Medical negligence, non-medical torts, and employment claims/lawsuits brought by and against the hospital.
- Risk management matters involving patient care issues and hospital regulations.
- Employment-related matters/disputes and educational agreements.
All duties and responsibilities are carried out in compliance with institutional policies, ethical research standards, and applicable federal and state regulations.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- 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.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
This summer internship is available for rising 2Ls and rising 3Ls.
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.
POSITION INFORMATION
Offsite work arrangements are subject to approval and may be modified or revoked at any time based on business needs, performance considerations, or regulatory requirements.
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.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
Lit/PEO Externship Subject Matter Areas:
- This position will focus upon Patient Care and Hospital Operations, Employment, Risk Management, and Litigation matters.
- Medical negligence, non-medical torts, and employment claims/lawsuits brought by and against the hospital.
- Risk management matters involving patient care issues and hospital regulations.
- Employment-related matters/disputes and educational agreements.
All duties and responsibilities are carried out in compliance with institutional policies, ethical research standards, and applicable federal and state regulations.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- 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.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
This summer internship is available for rising 2Ls and rising 3Ls.
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.
POSITION INFORMATION
Offsite work arrangements are subject to approval and may be modified or revoked at any time based on business needs, performance considerations, or regulatory requirements.
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.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
