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- The Department of Law is interested in highly qualified high school or college students or graduates to participate in our Pre-Law Volunteer Program. This program is designed to provide participants with a challenging, un-paid externship that reflects the demands and rewards of public service.
- The Law Department will select well-rounded applicants who have exhibited academic excellence and an interest in public service.
How to apply:
- Submit your application via email: DOL.Application@cityofchicago.org
- Include a single PDF attachment with the following documents in this order:Cover LetterIndicate if you will be eligible for 711 licensing by the summer.
- Rank up to 3 Divisions you’d prefer to be placed in from the list below. *Note: You cannot list the same Division more than once.
- Resume
- Transcript: Unofficial or official copies are acceptable.
- Writing Sample Maximum of 5 pages.
- Please note: Incomplete applications will not be forwarded for consideration until all application materials are received. Incomplete applications or applications with extra materials, will not be considered.
- City residency is not required for volunteers.
Litigation Practice Areas
- Affirmative Litigation
- Appeals
- Aviation, Environmental, Regulatory & Contracts
- Collections, Ownership & Administrative Litigation
- Constitutional & Commercial Litigation
- Employment Litigation
- Federal Civil Rights Litigation
- Labor
- Legal Information & Prosecutions
- Public Safety Reform
- Revenue Litigation
- Risk Management & Compliance
- Torts
Prosecution Practice Areas
- Building & License Enforcement
- Legal Information & Prosecutions
Transactional Practice Areas
- Aviation, Environmental, Regulatory & Contracts
- Finance & Economic Development
- Real Estate & Land Use
* Some of the Divisions are placed in more than 1 Practice Area. However, the Division can only be listed once when ranking your preferences
To apply for this job email your details to DOL.Application@cityofchicago.org