Summer 2026 Law Student Internship Job at Prairie State Legal Services, Rockford, IL

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  • Prairie State Legal Services
  • Rockford, IL

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

PSLS provides excellent opportunities for law student candidates to perform meaningful work and gain valuable experience by assisting clients who need legal help to address their basic human needs. Under the supervision of an attorney, PSLS Student Interns prepare legal memoranda, conduct legal research, perform other litigation and advocacy-related legal assignments, and conduct client interviews.

As a PSLS Student Intern, you will have the opportunity to work in multiple practice areas and experience a variety of practice areas. You will also have access to mentoring and in-house training.

Responsibilities
Among other duties as assigned, the Student Intern will:

  • Perform legal and case-preparation research
  • Draft motions
  • Participate in client interviews and fact-gathering
  • Maintain contact with existing PSLS clients
  • Work with PSLS attorneys and staff in a collaborative environment, providing high-quality legal services to clients
  • Attend court hearings and other administrative hearings
  • Participate in direct examination of clients and witnesses, as opportunities permit

Salary and Benefits
The Summer Internship is a full-time position of approximately 37.5 hours per week (400 hours over the course of the summer. PSLS offers a salary that is competitive with similar organizations. The pay for this position is $16.25 per hour. PSLS is committed to providing benefits to its employees that include:

  • Training and education programs
  • paid holidays

Qualifications

  • Current first, second, and third-year law students
  • Understanding of and a commitment to PSLS's mission
  • Demonstrated interest in and commitment to the needs of low-income/vulnerable clients
  • Diverse economic, social, or cultural experiences preferred
  • Strong oral/written communication
  • Must have reliable transportation

PSLS is an equal opportunity employer that strives to create a welcoming environment. We recruit, employ, pay, and promote qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin or citizenship, ancestry, religion, sex, disability, familial status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service, or other characteristics protected by law.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Summer work, Internship,

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