[Hiring] Law Clerk @State of Illinois

Role Description

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation is looking for student law clerks who will have completed their first, second, or third years of law school by summer 2026. Preferences will be given to students who have completed their second year of law school and are eligible for their Illinois Supreme Court Rule 711 licenses during the fall of 2026. This is a paid and remote position, not an internship. There is flexibility around the work schedule. This is a yearlong contract with an opportunity to renew.

Opportunities are available within the Prosecution units of:

• General
• Business
• Health-Related
• Medical
• Real Estate

Additional opportunities are available within the Legal Affairs units of:

• Professional Regulations
• Real Estate
• Banking
• Financial Institutions
• Labor Relations
• FOIA
• Administrative Hearing

Students will be given the opportunity to rank their preferred units; however, there is a chance selected candidates will be assigned to a different unit.

Student Law Clerks will actively participate with Prosecutors and Legal Affairs staff in all phases of the regulatory and/or disciplinary process, including:

• Researching administrative and case law
• Drafting legal memoranda
• Reviewing proposed legislation and administrative rules
• Drafting complaints
• Drafting and responding to motions
• Making appearances before administrative law judges at status and formal hearings
• Attending settlements negotiations

All while gaining intimate knowledge of a variety of financial regulatory and professional Practice Acts. The various areas of regulation and professional statutes can be found on the Division's website: idfpr.illinois.gov

Qualifications

• Currently attending law school, not a licensed attorney in the State of Illinois
• Completion of at least one year of law school on or before 8/30/2026
• Enrolled in an accredited Law School with completion of first year of law school

Requirements

• Legal Research
• Legal Writing
• Drafting legislation and rules
• Assisting in the formulation and implementation of Department policy
• Photocopying
• Filing

Benefits

• Flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits
• Various avenues to advance careers
• Top-tier benefits and great retirement packages

Company Description

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.