About the role#
This internship provides law students with practical experience in the Contracting department at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. You will work alongside leadership and contract managers to handle day-to-day contracting activities. The program lasts 10 to 12 weeks during the summer. You will be paired with a director to complete a project that aligns with the strategic objectives of the hospital.
What you'll do#
- Shadow and support leadership and contract managers during daily contracting tasks.
- Assist with the review and negotiation of contracts.
- Perform legal and contracting research.
- Help with process-improvement initiatives, including the development and maintenance of the Contracting Handbook, templates, and negotiation guidance.
- Attend management meetings, senior executive lunches, and orientation sessions.
- Prepare and deliver a final presentation to senior leadership and the Contracting Services team.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in an accredited law program.
- Completion of your second year of law school by the start of the internship.
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to present effectively.
Location & details#
- Location: Chicago, Illinois.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: This is an on-site, full-time, paid internship.
About Northwestern Medicine
Northwestern Medicine operates as a collaboration between Northwestern Memorial HealthCare and the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. The organization maintains a network of more than 200 locations across the Chicago area. It employs over 40,000 people. The system specializes in areas including oncology, orthopaedics, cardiology, pediatrics, neurosciences, and women's health.
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