The City of Chicago Law Department has several opportunities for law students. Please see the information below and attached.
Virtual Open Houses - 2023 Paid Summer Law Clerk Program (attached flyer for distribution)
RSVP for a virtual open house on November 3 or 17, 12:00P CT at summerlawclerk@cityofchicago.org
Now Hiring - Paid Law Clerks for the following Divisions:
Building & License Enforcement - This Division handles fire, building, health, and zoning code violations as well as licensing issues. Legal Information & Prosecutions - The Prosecutions unit within this Division handles cases that may include fatal and multiple-vehicle traffic accidents, routine traffic citations and other Chicago Municipal Code violations punishable by a jail time penalty. Requires 711 license. Collections, Ownership, and Administrative Litigation Division - This Division is responsible for collecting debts due and owing the City; determining real property ownership and responsible parties in preparing for litigation; recovering demolition costs through lien foreclosure; and bankruptcy matters. Click for the full Job Description and Application Portal
Year-Round Non-Paid Externship, Post-Graduate Fellowship and Volunteer Opportunities
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