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Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office · 2 months ago

Summer 2026 Volunteer Internship

Chicago, IL

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Summer

The Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office is offering a highly competitive Volunteer Internship Program that provides hands-on experience within the Cook County Court System. Interns will assist with legal research, prepare memos, and support case management under the guidance of an Assistant State’s Attorney.

GovernmentLaw EnforcementLegal

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Contribute with legal research and prepare memos on pending legal issues

Draft motions, answers, and other required legal filings

Aid in the preparation of discovery

Other duties as assigned by supervising attorney

Qualification

Legal researchDrafting legal documentsCase managementCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Must be an active student

Must be in good standing with your school, and not be on any type of academic probation or the like

Preferred

Preference is given to active law students

Company

Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office

CCSAO is a prosecutor's office in charge of prosecuting all misdemeanor and felony offenses committed in Cook County.

Chicago, Illinois, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.cookcountystatesattorney.org/

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