2027 Summer PILI Intern

Center for Disability & Elder Law • Chicago, IL

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Center for Disability & Elder Law (CDEL) is offering a hybrid, full-time legal internship for Summer 2027. CDEL will provide training and supervision. Applicants should be rising second- or third-year law students. Interns are anticipated to work both in-office and remotely. Opportunities to participate in community clinics, workshops, the guardianship help desk, and the recorder’s division help desk may be available, depending on health and safety recommendations.

The PILI Legal 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, participating in all aspects of client files, including screening, intake, document review, and full representation. The internship offers experience in estate planning, guardianship, housing, collections, financial abuse, and family law, and develops skills in interviewing candidates for service, document review, direct legal assistance, and litigation, with legal assistance and litigation conducted under supervision.

Students interested in Elder Law, Disability Law, Public Interest, and Housing Law are especially encouraged to apply. CDEL is an equal opportunity employer and describes itself as a welcoming community that engages, encourages, and empowers members of underrepresented communities. Applications are reviewed as they are received.

Requirements

• Be a rising second- or third-year law student.
• PILI applicants must first apply with PILI.

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 CDEL community clinics, workshops, the guardianship help desk, and the recorder’s division help desk, depending on availability and health and safety recommendations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed