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INTERN WITH TJC

TJC’s internship program offers several opportunities throughout the year for law students, recent graduates and undergrad students. These internship positions are unpaid, offering invaluable, real-life experience working in the field of social justice and public health law. 

HOW TO APPLY

SELECT AN INTERNSHIP

Learn about all the internship opportunities!

FILL OUT THE FORM

 For all interested in internships, please complete the inquiry form below

SUBMIT RESUME & COVER LETTER

Please email your resume and cover letter to the designated team member

FALL 2026 INTERNS

Maria Hartzell

Maria Hartzell

Anti-Hunger Casework Intern

Middle Tennessee State University

Giancarlo Medrano

Giancarlo Medrano

Health Policy & Advocacy Intern

East Tennessee State University

Sydney Beane

Sydney Beane

Healthcare Casework Intern

Fisk University

Jack Dempsey

Jack Dempsey

Anti-Hunger Legislative Intern

University of Tennessee - Knoxville

Isabella Martin

Isabella Martin

Health Policy & Advocacy Intern

University of Tennessee - Knoxville

Emily Varnum

Emily Varnum

Law Clerk

Belmont University College of Law

Abby Jensen

Abby Jensen

Health Policy & Advocacy Intern

Univ. of TN College of Social Work

Parker Rothbart

Parker Rothbart

Healthcare Casework Intern

Vanderbilt University

Mia Andrews

Mia Andrews

Law Clerk

Belmont University College of Law

Esha Ramjee

Esha Ramjee

Health Policy & Advocacy Intern

Vanderbilt University Alumni

Isabella Perez

Isabella Perez

Healthcare Casework Intern

Vanderbilt University

Hailey Marks

Hailey Marks

Paralegal Intern

Nashville State Community College

FORMER INTERNS

Many former TJC interns have gone on to make a significant impact in the fields of law, public policy, and healthcare advocacy. From practicing law to leading nonprofit organizations, their experiences at TJC laid the foundation for careers dedicated to improving lives and advancing systemic change, both in Tennessee and across the country.

Danielle Chandler

Casework Intern, Jan - May 2018

Undergrad: Vanderbilt University

Profession: Healthcare Administration

Carly Myers

Legal Intern, May - Aug 2015

Undergrad: University of Florida

Grad School: Vanderbilt University Law School

Eva Durchholz Nobel

Casework Intern, Aug 2018 - May 2019

Undergrad: Vanderbilt University

Grad School: University of Chicago Law School

Lauren McBride

Casework Intern, Aug 2018 - May 2019

Undergrad: Vanderbilt University

Grad School: Northwestern Pritzker School of Law

Nicole Baptista

Casework Intern, May - Aug 2018

Undergrad: Vanderbilt University

Grad School: University of Georgia School of Law

Madison Biggs

Legal Intern, May - Aug 2019

Undergrad: MTSU

Grad School: Belmont University College of Law

Austin Hollimon

PICS Intern, May - Aug 2011

Undergrad: Princeton University

Grad School: Howard University School of Law

Jasmine Miller

Legal Intern, May - Aug 2017

Undergrad: Harvard College

Grad School: Stanford Law School

Vanessa Zapata

Legal Intern, May - Aug 2018

Undergrad: Mount Holyoke College

Grad School: Vanderbilt University Law School

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