July 2024 Bar Taker - This posting is only for 2024 graduates who are sitting for the July 2024 Bar and have not interviewed with Cook County State's Attorney.

If you are looking to devote your career to working with a nationally recognized litigation team, apply to the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office as an Assistant State’s Attorney (ASA). The Office of the Cook County State’s Attorney is the second largest county prosecution office in the country — employing more than 700 lawyers.

The legal staff is diverse and reflective of the community it serves. CCSAO is looking for candidates with varied experience. Some factors we may consider are:

• Favorable Academic Standing

• Excellent Writing Ability

• Law School Activities- ie, Mock Trial Competition or Moot Court, Trial Team

• Course Selections - i.e., Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure, Evidence,

Trial Advocacy, Appellate Advocacy, Clinical courses, etc.

• Documented interest in public service and/or criminal law

• Highest standards of professional and personal integrity

A completed application consists of:

• Application

• A signed and dated Release Form (found at the end of the application)

• Official or /un-official transcript (self-prepared transcripts will not be accepted)

• Resume

• Two letters of recommendation

• One legal writing sample (not to exceed ten pages)

• Cover letter

Deadline to apply is August 1, 2024

Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please gather the documents listed above and scan them to the email address below with your first and last name and 3L applicant on the subject line. The only exception for separate attachments is letters of recommendation, which can be sent separately if needed.