Role OverviewThe Legal Advocacy Internship at A Safe Place provides aspiring legal professionals with frontline experience in domestic violence law, survivor advocacy, and the real-world impact of trauma-informed legal services.
What You Will Do
Support legal advocates during client intakes, prepare documentation for Orders of Protection and safety planning, shadow court appearances, and assist in maintaining confidential case files and digital records.
Why It Might Be a Fit
You will learn how advocacy and justice intersect in one of the most mission-driven and survivor-centered legal programs in Lake County, and gain in-depth knowledge of how legal advocacy supports survivors of domestic violence.
Requirements
- Pursuing a degree in Pre-Law, Legal Studies, Criminal Justice, Social Work, or a related field
- Passionate about justice, survivor safety, and systems-level change
- Strong emotional intelligence and sensitivity to trauma
- Organized, proactive, and ready to contribute in fast-paced environments
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred, but not required
- Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Teams, and digital documentation tools
- Strong communicator with a heart for social justice and survivor-centered care
- Able to maintain confidentiality and uphold ethical standards
- Reliable transportation and flexibility to attend events or court sessions during the day
Benefits
- Course credit available if approved by your institution
- 40-Hour Domestic Violence Certification Training (Provided at a discounted rate)
- Training in trauma-informed practices, Illinois Domestic Violence Act, Orders of Protection, and court protocols
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