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Interns on TJC Mural Tour

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

SUMMER 2026 INTERNS

Phoebe Tonole

Phoebe Tonole

Anti-Hunger Advocacy Intern

UT College of Social Work

Keira Jenkins

Keira Jenkins

Health Policy & Advocacy Intern

The College of William & Mary

Melinda Hedding

Melinda Hedding

Healthcare Casework Intern

Belmont University

Lindsey Spencer

Lindsey Spencer

Law Clerk

William & Mary Law School

Lilly Rauth

Lilly Rauth

Anti-Hunger Casework Intern

Colorado College

Stacey Devirgiliis

Stacey Devirgiliis

Health Policy & Advocacy Intern

Austin Peay State University

Kiri Goodson

Kiri Goodson

Healthcare Casework Intern

Princeton University

Danielle Pacia

Danielle Pacia

Law Clerk

Yale Law School

Avery Kilburn

Avery Kilburn

Communications Intern

Clemson University

Kennedi Robinson

Kennedi Robinson

Healthcare Casework Intern

Princeton University

Bennett LaVoie

Bennett LaVoie

Healthcare Casework Intern

New York University

Kelyn Bayne

Kelyn Bayne

Nutrition Casework Intern

University of Richmond

Brittney Watkins

Brittney Watkins

Finance Intern

University of Michigan

Sarah Lanza

Sarah Lanza

Healthcare Casework Intern

Vanderbilt University

Gracie Moore

Gracie Moore

Healthcare Casework Intern

Sewanee: The University of the South

Destiny Villalobos

Destiny Villalobos

Nutrition Casework Intern

Walden University

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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