Join us in Building Democracy
For more than 30 years the CAC has served the Chicagoland area, with a focus on the western suburbs. Through its Community Lawyer model, CAC applies legal advocacy, community organizing, public policy analysis, media outreach, civic education, and litigation to foster the growth of citizen-initiated community engagement with government. Located in Elmhurst, Illinois, a western suburb of Chicago, we’d love for you to join us.
AVAILABLE POSITIONS
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CAC is seeking an action-oriented community lawyer, licensed to practice in Illinois, passionate about democracy and uprooting injustice. The ideal candidate has legal advocacy or litigation experience and desires a long-term career in public interest law. Energetic lawyers willing to employ and develop their public speaking, community organizing, advocacy, research, writing, and mentoring skills are also encouraged to apply regardless of experience. Lawyers with social media, marketing, or communications experience should highlight this on their application.
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Every year, the Citizen Advocacy Center takes on interns from law school, college, and high school. An internship with the Citizen Advocacy Center is an excellent way to learn about how government really works, and to develop an array of skills that are useful to good citizenship and to the practice of law.
All internship positions for Summer 2026 have been filled. If you are interested in Summer 2027, please apply beginning in November 2026.