2027 Summer PILI Intern

Center for Disability & Elder Law•Chicago, IL

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Center for Disability & Elder Law (CDEL) is hiring a full-time Legal Intern for Summer 2027 through the PILI Legal Internship program. The internship is hybrid, with work anticipated both in-office and remotely. CDEL provides training and supervision. The internship is funded by PILI and paid through CDEL; PILI 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, opportunities may be available to participate in CDEL community clinics, workshops, the guardianship help desk, and the recorder’s division help desk. Practice areas include estate planning, guardianship, housing, collections, financial abuse, and family law. Students interested in Elder Law, Disability Law, Public Interest, and Housing Law are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants should be rising second- or rising third-year law students. Applications are reviewed as they are received. CDEL is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from people in underrepresented and marginalized communities.

Requirements

Be a rising second-year or rising third-year law student.
Apply to PILI first if applying through the PILI Legal Internship program.

Nice To Haves

Interest in Elder Law, Disability Law, Public Interest, or Housing 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.
Potentially participate in community clinics, workshops, the guardianship help desk, and the recorder’s division help desk, depending on health and safety recommendations.