2027 PILI Graduate Fellow

Center for Disability & Elder Law•Chicago, IL

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Center for Disability & Elder Law (CDEL) is hosting a PILI Graduate Fellow for Summer 2027. This is a hybrid, full-time legal internship for a graduate student. CDEL will provide training and supervision. The internship is unpaid by CDEL; funding is available directly through the PILI Graduate Fellowship program, and applicants must first apply with PILI. Interns manage cases and a client caseload under supervision and participate in all aspects of client files, including screening, intake, document review, and full representation. Depending on health and safety recommendations, interns may have opportunities to participate in CDEL community clinics, workshops, the guardianship help desk, and the recorder’s division help desk. The internship offers experience in estate planning, guardianship, housing, collections, financial abuse, and family law. Students particularly interested in elder law, disability law, public interest, and housing law are encouraged to apply. CDEL is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from underrepresented and marginalized communities.

Requirements

Graduate student applying for the PILI Graduate Fellowship program; application must first be made with PILI.

Nice To Haves

Interest in elder law, disability law, public interest, or housing law.
Experience or interest in estate planning, guardianship, housing, collections, financial abuse, or family law.

Responsibilities

Manage cases and a client caseload under supervision.
Participate in all aspects of client files, including screening, intake, document review, and full representation.
Interview candidates for service.
Provide direct legal assistance under supervision.
Participate in litigation under supervision.
Depending on health and safety recommendations, participate in community clinics, workshops, the guardianship help desk, and the recorder’s division help desk.