US Policy and Advocacy 2026 Summer Legal Associate (Assisted Reproduction)
Center for Reproductive Rights
Legal
New York, NY, USA
USD 7k-7k / month
Posted on Nov 15, 2025
Description
Job Title: US Policy and Advocacy 2026 Summer Legal Associate (Assisted Reproduction)
Department: US Policy and Advocacy Team
The Job: The US Policy and Advocacy Team is looking for an enthusiastic, resourceful, and highly organized law student summer associate with a commitment to state policy and reproductive rights to engage in a variety of projects to support the Center’s US state level work on assisted reproduction, with particular focus on ensuring non-discriminatory, equitable access to fertility care. This position will provide the successful candidate with experience in the day-to-day operations of a public interest law organization with a dynamic in-house policy and advocacy team. The summer legal associate will have opportunities to participate in legislative tracking, legal research and legislative analysis, and coalition advocacy.
The summer legal associate position is full-time for up to 10 weeks. It will be hybrid (3 days in-office, 2 days working remotely) in a Center office, with a preference for N.Y., although D.C. placement may be possible.
Primary Responsibilities:
The scope of the summer legal associate role will include, but is not limited to:
- Monitoring, tracking, and analyzing state legislation and other state policy developments related to assisted reproduction and other reproductive rights issues, including abortion and maternal health;
- Supporting the Center’s state-level work related to fertility care and assist with other state legislative efforts by creating policy and advocacy materials, including bill summaries and analyses for use in technical assistance, outreach, and other activities;
- Conducting legal research, citation checks for public-facing materials, and preparing memos on newly enacted laws;
- Working with members of the US Policy and Advocacy team on additional legislative, advocacy, and research projects.
Compensation: Summer Legal Associates are highly encouraged to seek outside funding for their placement. The Center will supplement external funding to bring all Associates to our pay rate of $7,000 for the 10-week program.
FLSA Exempt Status: This is a non-exempt position.
How to Apply: Please complete the application below. To be considered, the application must include the following materials as attachments:
- Resume;
- Cover Letter discussing your qualifications, interest in reproductive rights, and the perspectives and experiences that are important to you and/or relevant to the Center’s work;
- References for two people, including the person’s name, organizational affiliation and title, and contact information; and
Priority Deadline for applications: Monday, December 1, 2025. Applications received after this date will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
The Center is committed to inclusive hiring and dedicated to diversity in our work and staff. We strongly encourage people from all communities to apply. If you are excited about this role but unsure about whether your experience aligns with the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this or other roles. To learn more about the Center’s commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, please visit Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | Center for Reproductive Rights.
Center policy on visa sponsorship for U.S.-based positions: Applicants for employment in the U.S. must have valid work authorization that does not now and will not in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S. by The Center for Reproductive Rights.
Requirements
- Completed at least one year of law school by June 2026;
- Strong legal research and writing skills;
- Demonstrated interest in legislative policy work, public interest, gender justice, and/or reproductive rights, health, and justice; and
- Demonstrated commitment to advancing an inclusive workplace and work product – including, but not limited to, along dimensions of race, wealth/income/economic background, education, age, religion, geography, sexuality, gender identity and expression, and/or life experience.