Civil Rights Legal Intern — Fall 2026 Internship

PUBLIC SERVICE LEGAL INTERN (Fall 2026) The Commission on Human Relations (CCHR) serves as the civil rights agency for the City of Chicago. The CCHR investigates and adjudicates discrimination complaints, mediates community tensions, provides human relations workshops, and assists victims of hate crimes. The Adjudication Division is responsible for the investigation and adjudication of employment, housing, public accommodations, credit, and bonding discrimination complaints. DUTIES Meet regularly with the management staff of the Adjudication Division to learn how to prepare legal summaries of CCHR precedential decisions for publication in the CCHR’s Subject Matter Index and the Board Rulings Digest, assist with updating these materials, and track and report discrimination data. Perform legal research and writing assignments under the direction of the Deputy Commissioner. Assist the Office of the Chair in conducting research on proposed or pending legislation and draft recommendations to the mayor. Perform additional duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Current second‑ or third‑year law school student in good academic standing, enrolled in an accredited law school. SUMMARY OF NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Experience conducting legal research and writing assignments. Experience using legal research platforms including Westlaw or LexisNexis. Problem‑solving and critical thinking skills. High level of organization and attention to detail. Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel. Ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively with staff. Ability to organize, prioritize, and carry out office work with minimal supervision. PREFERENCE Strong communication, organizational, critical thinking, research, and writing skills. Willingness to work with diverse communities. Familiarity with MS Office products. RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT : City of Chicago residency is not required. SALARY : Non‑paid; may be used to satisfy academic credit requirements. CLOSING DATE : 30 days. The City of Chicago is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr