HAVEN MLP

YHeLPS partnered with New Haven Legal Assistance Association (NHLAA) to establish an MLP located at the HAVEN Free Clinic, which is a weekend clinic operated by Yale medical students for underserved and undocumented patients. Law students work on site at the clinic, receiving referrals from the clinical staff, identifying legal issues that patients may have, and pursuing remedies through direct service and policy reform. All legal services are supervised by NHLAA attorneys.

YHeLPS conducts training sessions each semester for interested students, who can then sign up for individual shifts.

Yale-New Haven Hospital MLP

Starting in the 2013-14 academic year, YHeLPS members have had the opportunity to work with a new MLP at Yale-New Haven Hospital. The Center for Children's Advocacy (CCA) has stablished an MLP in the pediatric unit that focuses on issues of childhood poverty and access to services.

The MLP is a volunteer project. However, one or two students each semester who are interested in working on an independent writing project related to their work in the MLP may seek academic credit for that project, as supervised research, under the supervision of Professor Gluck.

Career Development Office

YHeLPS coordinates with the Career Development Office to support students who are interested in pursuing careers in health law. Events throughout the year highlight diverse opportunities for health-related summer internships and careers, and allow students to network with professionals who work in hospitals, firms, public interest organizations, and government offices.