Health and Disability Advocates
205 W. Monroe
Suite 300
Chicago, IL 60606
www.hdadvocates.org
Health and Disability Advocates (HDA) is currently accepting applications from students interested in externship, volunteer or directed study opportunities. The Chicago Medical-Legal Partnership for Children (CMLPC) is a project of HDA. The CMLPC is a legal partnership with medical providers serving children with significant health challenges with the ultimate goal of improving the access of children to a full-range of social, developmental, medical and legal services and supports and removing systemic barriers. The Chicago Partnership for Children combines policy and advocacy efforts, serving as an incubator for health policy development for low-income children with significant health care needs. The Chicago Medical-Legal Partnership for Children has three main components: (1) Policy Development; (2) Technical Assistance and Training; and (3) Direct Legal Services. Law students will also have an opportunity to work on HAD’s policy and litigation initiatives.
Instructions: Interested students should email their resume, cover letter, and 2-3 references to Amy Zimmerman, azimmerman@hdadvocates.org, and Stephanie Altman, saltman@hdadvocates.org.
Transportation: Can take CTA.
