Law Student - Government in Chicago, IL

Job Description:
Volunteer Law Clerk
The law clerks gain invaluable hands-on legal experience by working on complex and diverse projects with Law Department attorneys. Will participate in negotiations and Client advising meetings, conduct research and analysis to draft dispositive motions on constitutional or procedural issues of law, and - utilizing an Illinois Supreme Court Rule 711 license - appear on behalf of the City in Court or before Administrative Tribunals. Will be placed in the Appeals - Litigation Team. The students are involved in every aspect of work: case conferences to discuss our briefs, moot courts, and meetings. Most summers, a student is assigned a straightforward case to handle by himself. This includes reading the record, researching the issues, and drafting the brief. Students receive detailed feedback on their draft. Should be able to commit a minimum of 10 weeks.

Application Period: January 1 to March 1

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