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Program Overview
The Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County offers unpaid internship opportunities for students interested in gaining practical experience in public service and learning more about the operations of one of the largest unified court systems in the nation.
The Spring and Summer 2027 Unpaid Internship Program provides students with opportunities to gain supervised, practical experience in a professional government environment. Depending on placement, interns may gain exposure to court operations, legal services, technology, finance, human resources, communications, customer service, records management, and other functions of the Clerk's Office.
Internship assignments, schedules, locations, and availability vary by department and are based on operational needs. Placement in a particular department or assignment is not guaranteed.
Milestone | Spring 2027 | Summer 2027 |
|---|---|---|
Application and supporting documents due | November 9, 2026 | March 19, 2027 |
Anticipated decisions | November 23–December 4, 2026 | April 12–23, 2027 |
Program dates | January 11–April 9, 2027 | June 7–August 13, 2027 |
Time commitment | Two days per week and/or 240 total hours by program end | Two days per week and/or 240 total hours by program end |
General Counsel requirement | 20 hours per week | Three full-time days per week |
Compensation: All Spring and Summer 2027 internships offered through this program are unpaid.
Criminal Background Check: Final selection and placement are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check. For interns selected to participate in the program, the Clerk’s Office will cover any required fingerprinting costs.
Work Location: Most opportunities require in-person participation. Specific locations vary by department and assignment.
Schedules: Internship schedules vary based on department operational needs, academic commitments, and program requirements.
Placement: Applicants may identify areas of interest during the application process. Departmental availability and internship assignments are subject to operational needs. Placement in a particular department or assignment is not guaranteed.
General Counsel Applicants: Applicants must have completed at least one semester of law school and must submit a writing sample not to exceed 10 pages.
Political Contacts: Any political contact made on behalf of an applicant may result in disqualification from consideration for an internship or externship with the Clerk's Office.
Submission of an application does not guarantee placement in the Internship Program.
Applicants interested in the Spring or Summer 2027 Unpaid Internship Program must complete the online internship application using the provided Microsoft Form.
Intern Application - The Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County
Complete all required fields and carefully review your responses for accuracy before submitting the application.
If you are not ready to submit your application, use the Save Response option, when available, to return and complete the application later.
Once your application is complete, select Submit only once.
A confirmation email will be sent following successful submission of the online application. Applicants should retain the confirmation email for their records.
The confirmation acknowledges receipt of the online application only. It does not confirm that all required supporting documentation has been received or that an applicant meets internship requirements.
Required Supporting Documents
In addition to completing the Microsoft Form, Applicants must submit the following:
- Two letters of recommendation
- Cover letter
- Résumé
- Current academic transcript
Applicants seeking placement with the General Counsel's Office must also submit a legal writing sample not to exceed 10 pages.
Whenever possible, Applicants should submit all required supporting documents together in one email to careers@cookcountycourt.com
Use the following subject line:
2027 Internship Application – First Name Last Name
Applicants are encouraged to clearly identify their attachments. Suggested file names include:
LastName_FirstName_Document Type
Applicants should not submit sensitive personal information that has not been specifically requested, including Social Security numbers, financial information, medical information, or copies of identification documents.
Applicants are responsible for ensuring that the online application and all required supporting documentation are submitted by the application deadline. Failure to do so will result in disqualification from consideration.