Legal Intern

Are you interested in making a world of difference in cancer care? Cancer strikes more than 10 million people worldwide each year. As the leading medical society representing doctors who care for people with cancer, the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) is committed to conquering cancer through research, education, and promotion of the highest quality, equitable patient care. Internship Overview: ASCO is a flexible, high-performance membership organization where employees collaborate to support our mission through evidence, care, and impact. Together with Conquer Cancer, the ASCO Foundation, we foster a culture that prioritizes customer-centricity, emphasizes teamwork, commits to quality, and values inclusion. Our culture, ASCO Works – Our Way of Working, has long enabled workplace flexibility and embraced technology to help us achieve balance. This is an Alexandria, VA based internship. To learn what it’s like to work at ASCO, click here. Who we are looking for: ASCO is offering an exciting internship opportunity for law students interested in gaining experience in in-house legal work in a non-profit setting. As a Legal Intern, you will support ASCO's Legal team in conducting research, drafting documents, and assisting with various projects. This internship will provide valuable hands-on experience and exposure to the field of healthcare law. Don't miss this chance to make a meaningful contribution to ASCO while gaining valuable experience in legal. Apply now and join our team! Internship activities include: Specific projects will be determined based on ASCO’s current needs and the intern's interests. We anticipate that the internship will involve one or two significant pieces of legal research and writing, on topics such as data privacy or artificial intelligence. On-the-ground assistance with current projects including though not necessarily limited to contract record management and contract review. Support special projects and initiatives, as requested, for the Center for Integrity and Law Required qualifications: Successfully completed one year of law school Experience with the Microsoft Office Suite Excellent analytical skills Excellent research skills; and experience working with Lexis or Westlaw Strong interpersonal and communication skills Professionalism Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment with flexibility to adapt to changing needs Solid organizational and time management skills and impeccable attention to detail Excellent customer service skills and professionalism Willingness to enhance skills Duration: 10 weeks during the summer – June 10, 2024, to August 16, 2024. This internship is 37.5 hours per week. Compensation: This summer internship position is paid. Additionally, ASCO will provide parking or a metro subsidy to the successful candidate. Location: This internship is based in Alexandria, VA and will require working onsite. Candidates should reside in the D.C. metro area or be able to relocate at their own expense. If you are not able to work at ASCO Headquarters, please do not apply. ADA/Physical Requirements Extended periods seated or standing at a desk High use of computer and other office technology equipment To apply for this internship, please submit your application online. The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. At ASCO, our goal is to foster and encourage a diversity of thought, experience, and background in our workplace. Our organization’s culture is multi-dimensional, and we encourage our employees to leverage their unique perspectives and ideas. Who we are: Founded in 1964, the American Society of Clinical Oncology, Inc. (ASCO®) is committed to making a world of difference in cancer care. As the world’s leading organization of its kind, ASCO represents nearly 45,000 oncology professionals who care for people living with cancer. Through research, education, and promotion of the highest quality, equitable patient care, ASCO works to conquer cancer and create a world where cancer is prevented or cured, and every survivor is healthy. ASCO furthers its mission through Cancer.Net and Conquer Cancer, the ASCO Foundation. Cancer.Net brings the expertise and resources of ASCO to people living with cancer and those who care for and about them. All the information and content on Cancer.Net is developed and approved by members of ASCO, making Cancer.Net an up-to-date and trusted resource for cancer information. Conquer Cancer funds research into every facet of cancer to benefit every patient, everywhere. Conquer Cancer helps turn science into a sigh of relief for patients around the world by supporting groundbreaking research and education across cancer’s full continuum.