A Safe Place · 2 months ago
Intern – Legal Advocacy Internship
Waukegan, IL
Internship
Onsite
InternA Safe Place is dedicated to supporting survivors of domestic violence through legal advocacy. The Legal Advocacy Internship provides aspiring legal professionals with hands-on experience in courtroom procedures and survivor-centered legal support.
Non ProfitService Industry
Responsibilities
Support legal advocates during client intakes, preparing documentation for Orders of Protection and safety planning
Shadow court appearances, learn courtroom procedures, and observe advocacy in action
Help develop legal resource guides and support materials for survivors
Assist in maintaining confidential case files and digital records in compliance with agency protocols
Participate in public education events, police trainings, or law enforcement briefings
Observe coordination between legal, crisis, and housing teams for holistic survivor care
Research domestic violence policy updates, county-level procedures, and survivor protections under Illinois law
Qualification
Required
Pursuing a degree in Pre-Law, Legal Studies, Criminal Justice, Social Work, or a related field
Passionate about justice, survivor safety, and systems-level change
Strong emotional intelligence and sensitivity to trauma
Organized, proactive, and ready to contribute in fast-paced environments
Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Teams, and digital documentation tools
Strong communicator with a heart for social justice and survivor-centered care
Able to maintain confidentiality and uphold ethical standards
Reliable transportation and flexibility to attend events or court sessions during the day
Completion of the 40-hour Domestic Violence & Crisis Intervention Training is a requirement for all interns
Preferred
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred, but not required
Benefits
Course credit is available if approved by your institution.
40-Hour Domestic Violence Certification Training (Provided at a discounted rate)
Company
A Safe Place
A Safe Place is the foremost champion for the abolition of domestic abuse and human trafficking.
Founded in 1980
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Dawn Winters
Chief Financial Officer
Dr. Margarita Garcia, Ed.D, CDVP
Chief Crisis Response Officer_
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