February 2027 Bar Taker

Cook County State's Attorney Office•Chicago, IL

22h•Onsite

About The Position

This application is for law students who plan to graduate at the conclusion of the Fall 2026 semester and plan to sit for the February 2027 Bar Exam. If you are looking to devote your career to working with a nationally recognized litigation team, apply to the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office as a future Assistant State’s Attorney (ASA). The Office of the Cook County State’s Attorney is the second largest county prosecution office in the country – employing more than 700 lawyers. The legal staff is diverse and reflective of the community it serves. CCSAO is looking for candidates with varied experience.

Requirements

Plan to graduate at the conclusion of the Fall 2026 semester.
Plan to sit for the February 2027 Bar Exam.
Favorable Academic Standing (GPA of 2.5 and above) at an ABA-accredited law school.
Excellent Writing Ability.
Law School Activities - i.e. Mock Trial Competition or Moot Court, Trial Team.
Course Selections - i.e., Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure, Evidence, Trial Advocacy, Appellate Advocacy, Clinical courses, etc.
Documented interest in public service and/or criminal law.
Highest standards of professional and personal integrity.
A completed application consists of: Resume, Cover letter, Official or un-official transcript (self-prepared transcripts will not be accepted), One legal writing sample (not to exceed 5 pages).
Applicants must sit for and pass the MPRE and February 2027 Bar Exam to remain with the office.
Employment with the office is contingent on successfully passing the MPRE and February 2027 Bar Exam as well as being admitted and sworn into the Illinois Bar.

Responsibilities

Assignments are made based upon the staffing needs of the office.
Bar Takers may be assigned to suburban courthouses or a Chicago branch court outside of their commuting preferences.
Applicants must be prepared to be assigned to any CCSAO location in Cook County and must arrange transportation, either by car or by public transportation, to that assignment if necessary.