Summer Law Clerk

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Summer 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 Employment Litigation - Litigation - Non-Litigation Team. Students have the opportunity to participate in and observe all aspects of Federal and State Court employment-related litigation. This includes research, strategy sessions, extensive motion practice, intensive discovery, depositions, oral arguments, settlement negotiations, and trials. Students with an Illinois Supreme Court Rule 711 License may be delegated additional responsibilities in keeping with Rule 711. Be assigned to cases with one or more Assistant Corporation Counsel and a supervisor, who supervises all aspects of the case. Should be able to commit a minimum of 10 weeks.

Application Period: January 1 to March 1

Additional Information

Submit cover letter, resume, transcript (official or unofficial), and writing sample. Visit website for more information.

Company info

City of Chicago Department of Law
30 N. La Salle - 1640
Chicago
Illinois
United States 60602
Website : http://www.cityofchicago.org/law