We are pleased to share that Noah Falk of Tulane Law School has been selected as the Center for Mariner Advocacy’s (CMA) summer intern for 2026. Noah will be the thirty-first intern to serve in this capacity, continuing a longstanding partnership between the Seamen’s Church Institute and Tulane Law School that began in 1993. This summer, he will work closely with Phil Schifflin, Esq., Director of SCI’s Center for Mariner Advocacy, supporting CMA’s legal services for mariners and advocacy work.

Originally from Lake Charles, Louisiana, Noah brings with him a deep personal connection to the maritime world, shaped by a childhood spent in port cities and his father’s service in the U.S. Coast Guard. Now a first-year law student with a strong interest in admiralty law, he has already immersed himself in the field through his involvement with Tulane’s Maritime Law Society and other industry organizations. Noah’s background in advocacy and his commitment to service, rooted in both his academic pursuits and his work as a youth leader in his church community, align closely with CMA’s mariner-first mission.

When asked what drew him to the internship, Noah pointed to the opportunity to combine his legal interests with meaningful service:

“This internship lets me apply my passion for maritime law through meaningful service to seafarers. This summer, I have the privilege of serving hardworking mariners who keep our country operating through challenging conditions and long periods away from home.”

Drawn to this mission, Noah looks forward to contributing to CMA’s work on behalf of the men and women who keep global commerce moving, often under demanding conditions. The Seamen’s Church Institute is pleased to welcome Noah to the Center for Mariner Advocacy this summer and looks forward to the contributions he will make during his time with the organization.