Law Clerk - Fall Start

State of Illinois•Chicago, IL

4d•$18 - $25•Remote

About The Position

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation is seeking student law clerks who will have completed their first, second, or third years of law school by summer 2026. Preferences will be given to students who have completed their second year of law school and are eligible for their Illinois Supreme Court Rule 711 licenses during the fall of 2026. This is a paid and remote position, not an internship. There is flexibility around the work schedule. This is a yearlong contract with an opportunity to renew. Opportunities are available within the Prosecution units of General, Business, Health-Related, Medical, and Real Estate. Additional opportunities are available within the Legal Affairs units of Professional Regulations, Real Estate, Banking, Financial Institutions, Labor Relations, FOIA, and Administrative Hearing. Students will be given the opportunity to rank their preferred units; however, there is a chance selected candidates will be assigned to a different unit.

Requirements

Currently attending law school, not a licensed attorney in the State of Illinois.
Completion of at least one year of law school on or before 8/30/2026.
Enrolled in an accredited Law School with completion of first year of law school.

Nice To Haves

Completed their second year of law school.
Eligible for their Illinois Supreme Court Rule 711 licenses during the fall of 2026.

Responsibilities

Actively participate with Prosecutors and Legal Affairs staff in all phases of the regulatory and/or disciplinary process.
Research administrative and case law.
Draft legal memoranda.
Review proposed legislation and administrative rules.
Draft complaints.
Draft and respond to motions.
Make appearances before administrative law judges at status and formal hearings.
Attend settlements negotiations.
Gain intimate knowledge of a variety of financial regulatory and professional Practice Acts.