Local Government Clinic (1-4)

Students who choose the Local Government Clinic work in various divisions of either the City of Chicago's Corporation Counsel's Office or the State of Illinois Attorney General's Office, or other governmental placements, pursuant to their student practice licenses issued under Illinois Supreme Court Rule 7.11. At these agencies, the students are offered a wide variety of assignments designed to introduce them to the intricacies of municipal and state government work. Cases range from criminal prosecutions and criminal and civil appellate matters to federal employment and individual defense litigation. Students observe and participate in depositions, motion practice, arbitrations and hearings, all under the supervision of practicing attorneys.