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Law Student Volunteer - Spring 2019 The candidate work for Division : Legal Resources (Post-Conviction). The program is typically a 6 to 12 week assignment. Volunteers are assigned to work with specific attorneys and/or on specific projects. Typically, students are expected to volunteer at least 12 hours per week during the summer, fall, or spring program. Students may assist attorneys in trial preparation, legal research, client interview sessions, discovery conferences, investigations, witness preparation, drafting pre-trial and post-trial motions, and motion hearings. At the conclusion of the clerkship, students are evaluated by their supervisors, and they will also evaluate their experiences within the office. Law students holding a 711 Qualification under Supreme Court Rule 711 may work in court under the direct supervision of a licensed attorney. All services provided by a volunteer must cease after the volunteer passes the Illinois Bar exam. Must be skilled in legal research, able to gather information from various sources, and proficient in summarizing research in a coherent manner. Must demonstrate an interest in working with indigent clients. Must (1) be currently enrolled in an accredited law school, or (2) be a graduate of an accredited law school, preparing to take the Illinois Bar or awaiting Illinois bar results, but not yet licensed as an Illinois attorney. Should have familiarity with various computer programs i.e. Microsoft Office, Power Point, Excel, etc. relevant to the law Office of the Public Defender. Must have strong bilingual verbal and written communication skills (Spanish, Polish). Closing Date: Oct 27, 2018, 10:29:00 AM.
Requisition ID: 00122201. Send: (1) a resume, and (2) a transcript, letter of good standing, or evidence of intent to sit for the Illinois Bar. The transcript or letter of good standing must indicate proof of current enrollment in an accredited academic
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