Student Law Clerk (Spring 2027)
About The Position
The Illinois Attorney General's Office invites and encourages law students to apply to serve as law clerks. Clerkships can be part-time/paid (max 20 hours/week, $17/hour) or full-time/volunteer (40 hours/week). The Illinois Attorney General's Office provides excellent opportunities for law students to improve their skills and knowledge in a wide range of subject areas, including consumer protection, government representation, civil rights, environmental enforcement, antitrust, complex civil litigation, civil and criminal appeals, and criminal law enforcement. Law clerks may investigate facts, review documents, research legal issues, and draft legal memoranda, correspondence, and pleadings. Advanced students who qualify for a 711 license are encouraged to obtain such a license so that they may appear in court under the supervision of an Assistant Attorney General.
Requirements
- Law student
- Resume
- Cover letter
- Writing sample (litigation-type sample preferred)
- Law school transcript
- Advanced students may obtain a 711 license to appear in court
Nice To Haves
- Litigation-type writing sample
Responsibilities
- Investigate facts
- Review documents
- Research legal issues
- Draft legal memoranda, correspondence, and pleadings
- Appear in court (for advanced students with a 711 license, under supervision)
Benefits
- Paid clerkship option ($17/hour, max 20 hours/week)
- Volunteer clerkship option (40 hours/week)
- Opportunities to improve skills and knowledge in various legal subject areas
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
