Full-time law and graduate students receive complimentary AHLA membership for up to three years, or until graduation, whichever comes first. Membership connects students with 12,000 health law professionals and delivers authoritative educational content, career resources, and practical tools for navigating complex health care regulations.
Join Now — Free Student MembershipAHLA student membership delivers resources designed to bridge academic preparation with practice realities.
Health Law Daily aggregates the most current health law news each morning from thousands of media outlets, at no additional cost. Track enforcement actions, policy changes, and circuit court decisions relevant to your chosen practice areas.
Health Law Weekly delivers summaries of the week's most significant health law developments each Friday. This publication keeps students current on regulatory changes, compliance updates, and emerging trends shaping future practice.
Health Law Connections provides in-depth analysis of complex legal issues, case studies, and practitioner perspectives. Published six times per year in print and digital formats, each issue addresses specialized practice areas including fraud and abuse, health information privacy, and regulatory compliance.
Health Care Law and Policy Acronyms and Terms (exclusive to student members) is a searchable reference containing thousands of health care law definitions and acronyms. This resource supports students in navigating the terminology essential to effective practice.
Online Communities Access connects students with health law professionals through AHLA's Health Law Network. The dedicated Early Career Professionals and Students community facilitates substantive exchanges about career development, practice area exploration, and industry trends.
The AHLA Mentoring Program creates structured relationships between students and experienced health law professionals. Program participants receive career guidance, practice area insights, and professional connections that extend beyond graduation.
The AHLA Career Center provides a searchable platform for internships, externships, and fellowship opportunities specific to health law. Explore current openings in the Career Center and access career resources relevant throughout your professional journey.
Full-time students enrolled in law school or graduate programs in health care administration, public health, health policy, or related fields will find substantive value in AHLA membership. Whether pursuing a JD or a specialized health law concentration, membership provides critical connections between classroom learning and practice realities.
Students pursuing these practice areas particularly benefit from membership:
AHLA student members receive discounts on select AHLA 101 courses, including Fraud and Abuse Investigations 101, Behavioral Health Law & Compliance 101, and Medical Coding 101.
Additional resources supporting foundational health law knowledge include:
Professional development podcasts address career advancement, including The Law Firm Hiring Process, How to Be a Successful Associate, and How to Survive and Thrive in Health Law.
Join Now — Free Student MembershipThe Michael F. Anthony Health Law Scholarship covers registration, travel, and lodging for the Fundamentals of Health Law Conference. This program introduces students to core practice areas through sessions led by experienced practitioners.
Students receive discounts on conference registration, providing access to health law education and the opportunity to network with professionals across the field. Conferences include:
The Student Writing Competition recognizes health law scholarship through academic recognition that demonstrates expertise to potential employers.
Academic Year Externship — Open to 3L students, AHLA's externship is fully remote. Students work under the supervision of AHLA staff attorneys, conducting substantive legal research, writing, and editing to support AHLA publications. AHLA also highlights externship programs in health law settings through its Career Center.
Learn about academic year externship options for gaining practical experience during your studies.
Summer Internship — An eight-week internship with AHLA that provides a nominal stipend, attendance at AHLA's Annual Meeting, and professional networking opportunities.
Students conducting intensive research or pursuing specialized practice areas may consider upgraded membership levels. Free student membership provides substantial core benefits; upgrade options extend access to additional resources.
Additional resources available through upgraded membership:
AHLA student membership remains free for up to three years or through graduation, providing continuous access to resources as you transition from student to practitioner. Join now to begin building the professional network and knowledge essential to a health law career.
What are the eligibility requirements for AHLA student membership?
Students enrolled in law school or graduate programs are eligible, including JD candidates, LLM students, and graduate students in health care administration, public health, or related fields.
Is there a cost for student membership?
No. Students receive complimentary membership for up to three years or through graduation, whichever comes first.
How does the AHLA Mentoring Program work?
AHLA matches students with experienced professionals based on practice area interests, geographic location, and career goals for structured mentoring relationships.
What types of positions are available through the AHLA Career Center?
The Career Center features health law-specific opportunities including internships, externships, fellowships, and entry-level positions across practice settings.
Can students access Practice Group resources?
Free student membership provides core publications, mentoring, and career resources. Students may upgrade to Basic or Comprehensive membership to access Practice Group toolkits and resources. View current membership options.
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Join Now — Free Student MembershipNavigate complex health care terminology with Health Care Law and Policy Acronyms and Terms – available exclusively to AHLA student members (login required).
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