Law students interested in government, public policy, or public service will benefit from a Legal Department internship.  The work environment is friendly and informal.  A minimum of one full year of accredited law school education is required.

• Paid Positions -
• Full Time Summer Internships
• May 20-August 7, approximately
• Primary job duties:  Legal research and writing
• A maximum of four students are selected for these internships. 
• Deadline to apply for Summer 2008: February 22, 2008.
• Part-Time
• During the school year approximately 10 hours per week
• Hours are flexible  
• A maximum of four internships are open per year.
  
• Pro Bono or Volunteer Legal Internships
• The Legal Department works through law schools with pro bono or unpaid externship programs. 
• Valparaiso University School of Law is one of the City's partners. 
• Law students may also volunteer for legal intern work if there are no paid openings. 
• Volunteers are especially welcome during school break time (winter and spring) and in late summer before school starts
  
• How to Apply
• Please send letter of interest, resume, and law school transcript to:   
• Aladean DeRose, Chief Assistant City Attorney, City Attorney's Office
  227 W. Jefferson Blvd., Suite 1400,  
  South Bend, Indiana 46601,
  or email to: aderose@southbendin.gov

Legal Department
227 West Jefferson Blvd. • Suite 1400 N
South Bend, Indiana 46601
574.235.9241