College of Law

Cook County Public Defender’s Office, Chicago, IL


Name and Location of Externship Cook County Public Defender’s Office (Chicago, IL) 
Field Supervisor Daynia Sanchez-Bass      (312)603-8389
Prerequisites  
Credit Hours  2-4 Fall and Spring; 2-6 Summer
Minimum Hours Required  
Semesters Available  Any
Type of Work Student Will Perform Research and identification of legal issues and defenses; analyzing and applying rules of law and case law to fact situations; devising defense plan; preparation of memos and/or briefs; court attendance;  communication with clients, witnesses. 
Type of Placement Available PSEC

Key for Type of Placement Available:

 PSEC = Public Service Externship Clinic
 V   =    Volunteer
 FWS =  Federal Work Study
 F/S  =  Fellowship/Stipend

Last Updated: 7/7/23