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Government
Chicago, IL, United States
Volunteer Law Clerk
Law Student
Company Review
Full-time
No
Volunteer Law Clerk The law clerks gain invaluable hands-on legal experience by working on complex and diverse projects with Law Department attorneys. Will participate in negotiations and Client advising meetings, conduct research and analysis to draft dispositive motions on constitutional or procedural issues of law, and - utilizing an Illinois Supreme Court Rule 711 license - appear on behalf of the City in Court or before Administrative Tribunals. Will be placed in the Aviation, Environmental, Regulatory and Contracts - Public Utilities and Telecommunications Team. Students have the opportunity to work on a broad range of projects, including advice and counsel, transactional, regulatory, and litigation projects. Litigation and regulatory work includes observing and supporting attorney court appearances, preparing legal opinions in response to clients' requests, conducting research and analysis, and drafting motions, briefs, and substantive legal correspondence. The transactional work introduces participants to a broad range of issues, including contract negotiation, municipal procurement issues, and sustainable design. Gain first-hand experience in every phase of the preparation and drafting of contracts, including: discussion with Client Departments about how to structure a transaction to meet the clients' objectives; identification of business risks for client consideration; contract drafting; and negotiation with counsel for the City's contractors. Should be able to commit a minimum of 10 weeks. Application Period: January 1 to March 1
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Legal
Apr 11, 2024
Jul 25, 2024
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