Pro Bono or Volunteer Opportunities

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.

• About 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