Law Student Intern

Center for Disability & Elder Law

Legal Intern supporting The Center for Disability & Elder Law in community clinics and managing client case loads. Training provided and opportunities for excellent candidate and client interaction.

Posted 7/2/2026internshipChicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong client interaction skills and the ability to manage client cases effectively while providing direct legal assistance. Proficient in screening, intake, and document review processes under supervision.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Client Case ManagementDirect Legal AssistanceLitigation EngagementBilingual CommunicationClient Interaction

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Soft Skills

Outstanding CommunicationInterpersonal Skills

Industry Keywords

CDEL Community ClinicsLegal AssistanceDocument ReviewIntake ProcessCase Load Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Participate in CDEL community clinics, workshops, and help desks
Manage expansive cases and a client case load under supervision
Participate in all aspects of client files, including screening, intake, and document review
Provide direct legal assistance under supervision
Engage in litigation under supervision

Requirements

What you’ll need

Applicants should be a second or third year law student
Outstanding first year law students may be considered
Interns who are particularly interested in candidate and client interaction are encouraged to apply
Bi-lingual or multi-lingual interns are strongly encouraged to apply

Benefits

Comp & perks

CDEL will provide training and supervision for the student
Opportunities to participate may include participation in CDEL community clinics, workshops and help desks