Fall 2026 Law Student Positions at LAS - Legal Aid Society of Metropolitan Family Services

About the role

The Legal Aid Society (LAS) is the legal aid arm of Metropolitan Family Services. Founded in 1886, it is the oldest provider of legal aid in Illinois and the second oldest in the nation. The mission of LAS is to protect and strengthen families by providing equal access to justice for all by focusing on the most vulnerable communities, including those who are impoverished, the elderly, and victims of violence & crimes.

Responsibilities

• Work on cases related to family law and orders of protection for survivors of domestic violence and on the prevention of abuse and financial exploitation of seniors.
• Represent low-income tenants facing evictions, housing voucher terminations, and other housing issues.
• Work with survivors of human trafficking and immigrant victims of crime to obtain immigration relief, and with individuals with certain employment law matters.
• Remove barriers to housing, employment, and financial stability for members of the Chicago community who have been impacted by gun violence.

Requirements

• Must be current law student or recent law school graduate.
• Some positions require Spanish-language skills and/or a 711 student attorney license.

Qualifications

Qualifications must be met to apply for these positions. Please review the requirements carefully.

Skills

Skills required for these positions include strong legal research and writing abilities, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Benefits

Positions are part-time and unpaid. Applicants are encouraged to seek external funding, work-study funding, or class credits.

Pay

Pay scale and benefits Positions are part-time and unpaid.

Schedule

Part-time, unpaid positions are available for Fall 2026. Some positions require Spanish-language skills and/or a 711 student attorney license.