Law Student - Summer 2026 Volunteer Law Clerk Application
About The Position
The CCSAO Volunteer Law Clerk Program is highly competitive due to the hands-on, challenging, and relevant work experience participants will garner. Law Clerks will be paired with an Assistant States Attorney within one of the several divisions of the Cook County Court System, who will guide and mentor the participant during their time with the office. The volunteer will be responsible for contributing and assisting with legal research, preparing memos, partnering with counsel regarding case management and procedural requirements. This internship is unpaid and does not include benefits. The summer volunteer law clerk session runs from June 8 through August 21; start and end dates are flexible between these dates. Volunteer law clerks planning on utilizing their 711 license will be expected to attend a 2-day onboarding June 1 & 2.
Requirements
- Must be an active law student.
- Must be in good standing with your school, and not be on any type of academic probation or the like
Responsibilities
- Contribute with legal research and prepare memos on pending legal issues
- Draft motions, answers, and other required legal filings
- Aid in the preparation of discovery
- Other duties as assigned by supervising attorney
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
