Divorce Division - Summer Intern

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Sponsor: Domestic Violence Legal Clinic
Opportunity Location: 555 W. Harrison, Suite 1900
Chicago, IL 60607
Volunteers Accepted: Law Student
Opportunity Type: Legal Representation..Litigation..(all), Legal Representation..Client Intake/Interviewing/Advice
Client Type: Domestic Violence Victims
Last Updated: 05/10/2010

Volunteer Opportunity Description

Unpaid summer internship for law students.  Must be available at least 3 days per week (9-5).    

Duties will include interviewing and communicating with clients, drafting court paperwork, court observation, and filing. Most time will be spent working on divorce and parentage cases for victims of domestic violence, although some time will be spent working in DVLC's Order of Protection clinic.  

Please email, fax or mail cover letter and resume to:

Danielle Parisi Ruffatto

fax: 312-325-9169

 

 

  

Practice Areas: Divorce/Separation/Annulment
Child Support
Child Custody & Visitation
Domestic Violence
Skills Required: None
Skills Acquired: None
Time Availability: Business Hours
Languages: English
Estimated Time Commitment: 100+ hours

Process for Becoming A Volunteer

Contact the agency and attend the training.

Contact

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More About the Sponsor

Domestic Violence Legal Clinic
555 West Harrison Street
Chicago, IL 60607 View Map

Phone: 312-325-9155
Fax:

View their website

Domestic Violence Legal Clinic serves victims in domestic violence matters, including obtaining Orders of Protection, in a same-day onsite court clinic setting.

Additional Information

  • We provide malpractice insurance for volunteers.
  • We provide research or clerking services.
    Yes, as well as on-site support.
  • Volunteers may use our offices, equipment, and supplies when handling a pro bono case.
  • We provide a licensed attorney to support volunteers.

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