Graduate Fellowship Program

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Graduate Fellowship Program

The Fellowship Program places new associates from law firms at public interest law agencies in Illinois, where they are typically paid by their hiring firm to work for 300 hours between graduation and joining the firm. The Fellow will work on a wide and diverse range of issues depending on the agency where they serve. Will also work on transactional matters such as policy development and analysis, advocacy, impact litigation and more. The Fellows will be integrated members of the legal team, contributing to the day-to-day operations of the organization and staff. Will participate in all aspects of individual cases, both in the criminal justice system and through litigation in civil court, and will act as the main point-person for some cases. Will also participate in settlement negotiations, draft court documents, interview and consult with clients, and present cases in court through Illinois Supreme Court Rule 711 and under the supervision of the senior staff attorney. Also complete legal research on Illinois criminal law and procedure and civil law related to civil no contact orders, employment law, Title IX, the gender violence act, and the justice for victims of sex trafficking crimes act. Training, mentoring, and supervision will be provided by the senior staff attorney.

Company info

Chicago Alliance Against Sexual Exploitation
Mallory Littlejohn
307 N Michigan Ave
Chicago
Illinois
United States 60601
Website : http://caase.org/