Resources for Law Students
Healthcare law is a rapidly growing field with a wide variety of career opportunities for new lawyers. Law firms, corporations and government agencies are eager to hire new lawyers with an interest in healthcare law.
Opportunities exist in a broad range of practice areas including: litigation, administrative law, regulatory compliance, hospital law, human research, intellectual property, Medicare law, mergers and acquisitions, insurance and managed care, public interest groups, elder law and government agencies.
Student Webinar: Careers in Health Law - Now Available
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CSHA recently hosted a student webinar on April 10, 2026, focused on careers in health law. The program featured experienced healthcare attorneys and provided practical advice on breaking into the field, succeeding in summer roles, and transitioning into post-graduate jobs.
To view recordings and access additional student resources from this and other programs, please log in to the CLE Library.
Not a member yet? Join CSHA today to access exclusive content, networking opportunities, and career-focused programming in health law.
Student Membership
Law students and recent graduates awaiting bar results are invited to join CSHA, attend our seminars for substantially reduced fees, and participate in the CSHA Mentorship Program.
Becoming a CSHA member provides law students with all the benefits of CSHA membership at a reduced rate. Student Members will enjoy all of the following:
Benefits of Membership:
- Membership dues of $25 per year (a discount of $300)
- California Health Law News, a members-only publication
- One discounted $25 registration for a CSHA education seminar. Students can choose to attend the Fall Seminar, the California Healthcare Law Essentials, or one day of the Spring Seminar and Annual Meeting (does not include travel and accommodations);
- Networking opportunities with other local attorney members, including local Community Building Events, happy hours, panel presentations, and Dine Around Dinners; and
- Access to CSHA Mentorship Program.
Eligible Individuals:
- Law students
- Recent graduates awaiting bar results
CSHA Student Mentor Program
CSHA is pleased to offer a Mentor Program for law students interested in healthcare law.
The objectives of the Mentor Program are to provide law students with knowledge of the healthcare law practice areas, a better understanding of the career opportunities in healthcare law, and a connection to a practicing attorney. CSHA’s mentors are committed attorneys who volunteer their time to make the program a worthwhile experience for law students.
We make every effort to match the student and mentor’s geographic areas and find a mentor with experience in the healthcare law area of interest to the student. Student and mentors are encouraged to meet for lunch, coffee or just a few phone calls or emails. If you are a law student interested in being placed with a mentor, please complete the form below.
