Legal Intern

Start date: 10/02/2023Duration: 7 Weeks
Unpaid InternshipPlus benefits8 - 16 hrs/wk

6 days ago

Description

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic legal intern to join our firm for a 12 week internship. As a legal intern, you will have the opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience and insight into the legal profession. You will work closely with our legal team on a variety of projects and tasks related to Immigration Law, Civil Rights, Employment Discrimination, as well as Wills and Trusts. This internship offers the chance to enhance your legal skills, learn about our practice areas, and contribute to our team's success. This is an unpaid fully remote internship 1-2 days a week.

Requirements

Legal Research: Conduct legal research using online tools to support attorneys in case preparation and legal analysis.


Drafting Documents: Assist in drafting legal documents, including contracts, agreements, motions, USCIS forms, and correspondence under attorney supervision.


Client Support: Provide administrative support to attorneys, including organizing and maintaining client files, scheduling appointments, and preparing meeting materials.


Case Management: Assist in managing and organizing case files, including maintaining a docket, tracking deadlines, and coordinating document production.


Legal Writing: Prepare legal memoranda, summaries, and reports on legal issues, regulations, and case developments.


Compliance and Due Diligence: Assist in due diligence processes, compliance checks, and document reviews as needed.


Legal Assistance: Provide general administrative support to the legal team.

About Abraham Law & Consulting

Abraham Law & Consulting serves the Chicagoland area & defends the rights of the people. We specialize in employment, immigration & civil rights law.
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Skills you'll need for this internship

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Skills you'll learn in this internship

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

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How will you be compensated for this role?

Benefits for this internship

  • Letter of Recommendation

WHAT TO EXPECT

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What happens after you send in your application?

Abraham Law & Consulting is actively interviewing now. Due to the volume of applications, Abraham Law & Consulting has indicated that they will not follow up unless you are selected for an interview.

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Career Paths

People who completed this type of internship end up in the following types of jobs

Top majors

That get hired for this type of internship

  • Law54%

  • Political Science And Government7%

  • Legal Assistant Paralegal3%

  • Economics2%

  • Psychology2%

  • 288 other majors29%

People who did this kind of internship end up at the following companies

  • US Department Of Justice
  • Federal Judiciary
  • US District Court
  • NYC
  • Legal Aid Society
Estimated Monthly Living Expenses

For Chicago, IL | $4,214/mo

  • Housing/Rent$2,264

  • Miscellaneous$909

  • Food$439

  • Transportation$328

  • Utilities$274

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