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O'Hagan Meyer

Marketing Intern

Chicago, IL · On-site

$17/hr

Great opportunity for current students looking to work during their fall semester. Duties ... Interest in legal marketing or professional services is a plus. Benefits Compensation: $17 per hour ...

O'Hagan Meyer

Marketing Intern

Chicago, IL · On-site

$17/hr

Great opportunity for current students looking to work during their fall semester. Duties ... Interest in legal marketing or professional services is a plus. Benefits Compensation: $17 per hour ...

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O'Hagan Meyer

Marketing Intern

Chicago, IL · On-site

$17/hr

Great opportunity for current students looking to work during their fall semester. Duties ... Interest in legal marketing or professional services is a plus. Benefits Compensation: $17 per hour ...

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How much do fall legal intern jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for fall legal intern in Chicago, IL is $20.38, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.59 and $23.03 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a fall legal intern, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Fall Legal Intern, you need a solid understanding of legal research, writing, and analysis, often supported by enrollment in or completion of law school coursework. Familiarity with legal research databases like Westlaw or LexisNexis and proficiency in Microsoft Office are typically expected. Strong attention to detail, time management, and effective communication skills help you stand out in this role. These skills and qualifications ensure you can support attorneys effectively, manage multiple tasks, and contribute meaningfully to legal projects.

What is a fall legal intern?

A Fall Legal Intern is a law student or recent graduate who works with a legal organization, law firm, or government agency during the fall semester to gain practical legal experience. These internships typically involve assisting attorneys with legal research, drafting memos or briefs, attending court proceedings, and participating in client meetings. The position helps interns apply classroom learning to real-world situations, build professional skills, and expand their legal network. Fall Legal Internships are usually part-time and may be paid or unpaid, depending on the employer.

What types of projects or cases can a fall legal intern expect to work on during their internship?

As a Fall Legal Intern, you can expect to gain hands-on experience by assisting with legal research, drafting briefs and memos, and supporting attorneys during case preparation. Interns often work on a variety of cases, including litigation, regulatory matters, or transactional work, depending on the organization's focus. You may also attend client meetings, court hearings, or internal strategy sessions, offering valuable exposure to the practical aspects of legal work. Collaboration with other interns and legal professionals is common, fostering both learning and networking opportunities.
Fall Legal Intern jobs near you
Infographic showing various Fall Legal Intern job openings in Chicago, IL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 41% Internship, 17% Full Time, and 42% Part Time. Highlights an 92% In-person, and 8% Hybrid job distribution, with an average salary of $42,399 per year, or $20.4 per hour.

2026 Fall Law Student Intern

Center For Disability & Elder Law

Chicago, IL • On-site

Internship

Re-posted 25 days ago

Job description

Center for Disability & Elder Law
Hybrid Legal Intern
The Center for Disability & Elder Law (CDEL) hosts Legal Interns each academic year and during summer months. For Fall 2026, the Legal Intern will participate in what is expected to be a primarily hybrid internship opportunity, which will include remote work and in-person work. CDEL will provide training and supervision for the student. Applicants should be a second or third year law student. On occasion, we do consider outstanding first year law students. Opportunities to participate may include participation in CDEL community clinics, workshops and help desks.
The Legal Internship is unpaid. However, in addition to working with law schools offering externship credit, there may be funding options available for CDEL Legal Interns through law schools or outside agencies. CDEL will work with students and their advisors in setting up the internship.
Interns will be responsible for managing expansive cases and a client case load under supervision. One of the strengths of the program is the amount and degree of candidate and client interaction and interns who are particularly interested in this aspect are encouraged to apply. Interns participate in all aspects of client files, including screening, intake, document review and full direct representation. The student will gain experience in the following practice areas and develop the stated skills:
Practice Areas
Skills
Estate planning
Adult Guardianship
Housing
Consumer Debt / Collections
Family Law
Interviewing candidates for service
Document review
Drafting documents including court documents and other legal documents
Direct legal assistance (under supervision)
Litigation (under supervision)
Students interested in Elder Law, Disability Law, Estate Planning, Housing Law and Public Interest are especially encouraged to apply. As many CDEL clients have intersecting identities and some have limited English proficiency, interns who are bi-lingual or multi-lingual are also strongly encouraged to apply.
CDEL is an equal opportunity employer and a welcoming community that engages, encourages and empowers those who are members of underrepresented communities. CDEL is a dedicated advocate for our clients who hold many diverse identities and experiences across race, color, sex, age, religion, class, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, military discharge, source of income, housing status and gender identity. We believe that these communities must be centered in the work we do. Hence, we encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized and underrepresented communities to apply for this position.
Applications are considered as they are received.

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