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Center for Disability & Elder Law

Graduate Fellow

Center for Disability & Elder Law

. Manage cases and a client caseload under supervision .

Posted 10/27/2026internshipChicago • Illinois • United StatesEntry LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates the ability to manage client cases and caseloads under supervision while providing direct legal assistance in areas such as Estate Planning, Guardianship, and Housing Law. Engages in client interviews and participates in litigation and community outreach initiatives.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Case ManagementClient RepresentationLegal AssistanceElder LawDisability Law

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Hard Skills
Document ReviewIntake ProceduresLitigation ParticipationEstate PlanningGuardianshipHousing LawFinancial AbuseFamily Law
Soft Skills
Interpersonal CommunicationClient Interviewing
Certifications & Qualifications
PILI Graduate Fellowship Eligibility
Industry Keywords
Public Interest LawCommunity ClinicsUnderrepresented Communities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Manage cases and a client caseload under supervision
  • Participate in all aspects of client files, including screening, intake, document review, and full representation
  • Gain experience in estate planning, guardianship, housing, collections, financial abuse, and family law
  • Interview candidates for service
  • Provide direct legal assistance under supervision
  • Participate in litigation under supervision
  • Potentially participate in CDEL community clinics, workshops, the guardianship help desk, and the recorder’s division help desk

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Graduate student eligible for the PILI Graduate Fellowship program
  • Application must be made first with PILI
  • Interest in Elder Law, Disability Law, Public Interest, and/or Housing Law is encouraged
  • Ability to manage cases and a client caseload under supervision
  • Ability to participate in screening, intake, document review, and full representation
  • Equal opportunity and welcoming community for applicants from underrepresented and marginalized communities

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • PILI Graduate Fellowship funding is available directly through the PILI Graduate Fellowship program
  • Full-time hybrid internship opportunity
  • Training and supervision provided by CDEL