AmeriCorps members help communities meet their education, public safety, human and environmental needs. Full-time members earn a modest living allowance and health care coverage. Applicants must possess strong writing, research and communication skills. Student's will receive a housing stipend but must provide for their own transportation.
Positions are available in Springfield and Chicago.
Applicants must be Illinois residents who have not previously participated in the program. The FCBA will award at least four stipends to law students employed as unpaid summer interns in communications positions with government offices. The Foundation will consider applicants based on their demonstrated interest in the communications field, their involvement in community activities, and their dependence on financial assistance in order to accept an unpaid internship. There is no fee for this program. Students interested in applying for the internship should do so under the guidance of a sponsoring law firm, law school or other academic institution, corporation, or government organization.