Extension Summer 2025 Unpaid Intern and Law Clerk Program

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Extension - Summer 2025 Unpaid Intern and Law Clerk Program

Department:	Unpaid Law Clerk/Intern
Office:	69 W. Washington
Location:	Chicago, IL
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Law Clerk/Volunteer Internship Program

The CCSAO Law Clerk/Volunteer Internship Program is highly competitive due to the hands-on, challenging, and relevant work experience participants will garner. Law students, Graduate and Undergraduate students will be paired with an Assistant State�s Attorney. Duties include conducting legal research, preparing memos, partnering with counsel regarding case management and procedural requirements, and assisting courtroom proceeding.

THE SUMMER INTERNSHIP BEGINS JUNE 9th. A TWO-WEEK BREAK BETWEEN SPRING AND SUMMER PROGRAMS IS REQUIRED.

Deadline: May 1, 2025

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Any problems with your application can be directed towards HRCC.SAO@Cookcountyil.gov

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