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Externship Program

Website City of Chicago

Department of Law is Hiring!

  • Law students volunteer in exchange for course credit in accordance with their law school’s externship requirements
  • Year-round program with positions based on availability*

HOW TO APPLY

  • Submit your application via email: DOL.Application@cityofchicago.org
  • Save and send all attachments in one pdf document in this order:
  • Cover Letter (Indicate if you will be eligible for 711 licensing by during the time you wish to onboard)
  • Rank up to 3 Divisions you’d prefer to be placed in from the list below.  (Note: You cannot list the same Division more than once.)
  • Resume
  • Transcript (Unofficial or official copies are acceptable.)
  • Writing Sample (Maximum of 5 pages.)
    Please note: Incomplete applications will delay the processing of your submission.
  • City residency is not required for volunteers.

To apply for this job email your details to dol.application@cityofchicago.org