Applying for Law Clerk Position
Law Clerks, Interns and Externs

The Cook County's State's Attorney's Office offers Law Clerk opportunities during the summer, fall, and spring for law students/college students who volunteer or are enrolled in a clinical intern or extern program through their school. Students can apply to clerk in any of the six legal bureaus described in the About the Office section.

To obtain an application for a Law Clerk position, Undergraduate or Graduate School Internship position or a Paralegal Internship position with the Office, click on the application link below and print. Please fill out all relevant sections of the application and return it to the address listed on the application. Please also be sure to sign and include the attached release form, your resume and all other applicable materials. No application will be reviewed without a signed release.


Application for Law Clerk, Undergrad/Intern- PDF Format


Application for Law Clerk, Undergrad/Intern- Word Format


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The Cook County State's Attorney's Office is a member of the National Association for Law Placement and does not discriminate against any individual with respect to terms and conditions of employments because of race, creed, ancestry, sexual orientation, age, gender, veteran status, marital or parental status, or disability. All offers of clerkships are subject to a security background check.

The e-mail address for law clerks, volunteers, interns or externs to reach our office is saointerns@cookcountygov.com.