City of Chicago Department of Law
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Program Overview The 2026 Summer Law Clerk Program provides law students with the opportunity to work on intellectually challenging legal matters, expand knowledge of the legal field, participate in networking events, and engage with the legal community at behind‑the‑scenes tours of City Departments, meet and greets with City Officials and members of the State and Federal Judiciary.
Law students clerk full‑time during the summer months.
Division Selection Law Clerks may indicate preference of DOL Practice Area Divisions by ranking first, second, and third choice.
Following the first half of the program, Law Clerks may elect to stay within their Division, or clerk with a new Division for the remainder of the program.
How to Apply Send all attachments in one PDF document in the order identified below to: summerlawclerk@cityofchicago.org
Cover letter: indicate whether you will be eligible for 711 licensing by the summer. Rank 3 preferred Divisions*.
Transcript: Unofficial/official law school copies are acceptable. If your law school transcript is unavailable, please state so and let us know when we can expect it. Do not submit undergraduate transcripts.
*Click here to review our 18 Divisions: Litigation, Prosecution, Transactional, and Risk Management and Compliance. Do not list the same Division twice in your cover letter.
PLEASE NOTE: Applicants must be able to provide proof of Chicago residency at the start of program
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Direct message the job poster from City of Chicago Department of Law
Program Overview The 2026 Summer Law Clerk Program provides law students with the opportunity to work on intellectually challenging legal matters, expand knowledge of the legal field, participate in networking events, and engage with the legal community at behind‑the‑scenes tours of City Departments, meet and greets with City Officials and members of the State and Federal Judiciary.
Law students clerk full‑time during the summer months.
Division Selection Law Clerks may indicate preference of DOL Practice Area Divisions by ranking first, second, and third choice.
Following the first half of the program, Law Clerks may elect to stay within their Division, or clerk with a new Division for the remainder of the program.
How to Apply Send all attachments in one PDF document in the order identified below to: summerlawclerk@cityofchicago.org
Cover letter: indicate whether you will be eligible for 711 licensing by the summer. Rank 3 preferred Divisions*.
Transcript: Unofficial/official law school copies are acceptable. If your law school transcript is unavailable, please state so and let us know when we can expect it. Do not submit undergraduate transcripts.
*Click here to review our 18 Divisions: Litigation, Prosecution, Transactional, and Risk Management and Compliance. Do not list the same Division twice in your cover letter.
PLEASE NOTE: Applicants must be able to provide proof of Chicago residency at the start of program
#J-18808-Ljbffr