Public Interest Legal Fellowship for Survivors' Rights

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lifespanDes Plaines (IL)

Lawyers Other Social Advocacy Organizations

SENIORITY

Mid

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About the role

Life Span is seeking post-graduate law fellows based at our Chicago or Des Plaines offices. Life Span empowers survivors of domestic and sexual violence to demand safety as a human right through client-centered services and leads social change through accountability, community engagement, and systemic advocacy. Fellows will carry their own caseloads and work closely with our attorneys and legal advocates, with opportunities to engage in policy and systemic advocacy.

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