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Attorney General jobs in Illinois concentrate in government law, public interest litigation, and regulatory enforcement, with consistent demand from entry-level assistant attorney general roles through senior leadership positions. Chicago anchors the bulk of hiring, while Springfield and Rockford also generate openings, and major employers with a lasting Illinois presence include the Illinois Attorney General's Office, the Illinois Department of Employment Security, and the Cook County State's Attorney's Office. The most in-demand specialties are consumer protection, environmental enforcement, and public finance litigation. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Summary
This position for The Defense Information Systems Agency is at Fort Meade, Maryland, and Scott Air Force Base, Illinois.
This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer.
This position is in the excepted service. It is filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive civil service.
Learn more about this agency
This job is open to
The public
Clarification from the agency
All U.S. Citizens.
Duties
- Provide advice and assistance to the DISA management staff on all administrative legal matters.
- Provide legal support to the designated DISA Program Managers for various programs such as Ethics in Government, Freedom of Information, the Privacy Act, Reasonable Accommodation, Anti-Harassment, etc.
- Prepare and present cases on behalf of the agency before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB), and/or any other personnel, employment, or labor law related administrative or judicial forum.
- Assist the General Counsel in the legal review and approval of various aspects of civilian personnel management such as employee participation in outside activities or private associations, equal employment matters and adverse actions.
- Serve as an alternate Ethics and Standards of Conduct counselor.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
- Must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
- This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.
- In accordance with the DoD 8140 policy series, the position is subject to completing Foundational Qualifications in 9 months and completing Residential Qualification requirements overall in 12 months.
Qualifications
In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the requirements described below.
Basic Requirement for positions in the 0905 series:
All applicants must possess the first professional law degree (L.L.B or J.D.) from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association and active membership in the bar of the highest court of a State, U.S. commonwealth, U.S. territory, or the District of Colombia.
AND
For the GS-12 level:
a. Two years of professional legal experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 level,
or
b. The second professional law degree (LL.M.) plus 1 year of professional legal experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 level.
For the GS-13 level: The attorney shall have professional legal experience in excess of 2 years that is commensurate with duties and responsibilities of the position.
For the GS-14 level: The attorney shall have professional legal experience in excess of 3 years that is commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position.
Specialized Experience:
For the GS-12, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service, or comparable in difficulty and responsibility to GS-11 if outside the Federal service, is required.
Specialized experience at the GS-12 level is defined as experience supporting various legal programs, assisting management in the evaluation and resolution of legal issues, and researching and developing agency policies and procedures.
For the GS-13, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service, or comparable in difficulty and responsibility to GS-12 if outside the Federal service, is required.
Specialized experience at the GS-13 level is defined as experience conducting in-depth legal research, formulating complex legal strategies, providing analysis on regulatory compliance, overseeing policy development, and offering guidance on personnel management to ensure adherence to federal regulations and guidelines.
For the GS-14, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service, or comparable in difficulty and responsibility to GS-13 if outside the Federal service, is required.
Specialized experience at the GS-14 level is defined as experience providing legal support for programs (including but not limited to: Ethics in Government program, Freedom of Information programs, etc.), advising senior management on administrative matters and policy formulation, assisting in the development of agency policies, presenting and litigating cases on behalf of the agency, and conducting legal review and approval of various civilian personnel management aspects.
Candidates must describe how they meet the qualifying experience and/or selective placement factor(s) within the body of their resume. All qualifications must be met within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement.
In addition to meeting the specialized experience requirements, qualified applicants must also possess the quality of experience as it relates to how closely or to what extent an applicant's background, recency of experience, education, and training are relevant to the duties and responsibilities of the announced position. Candidates must clearly demonstrate the possession of knowledge, skills and abilities, or competencies necessary to successfully perform the work of the position at the appropriate level to be qualified for the position. Applicants must describe how their experience meets the competencies within the body of the resume. No separate statements addressing KSA's or competencies are required.
Qualifications must be met within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement.
If interested, email your applications to: disa.meade.gc.mbx.disa-gen-counsel-applicants@mail.mil and reference "Announcement 13059100."
Education
There is no substitution of education for any grade level on this announcement.
Applications should be emailed to: disa.meade.gc.mbx.disa-gen-counsel-applicants@mail.mil
FORT MEADE 2026:
GS-12 SALARY RANGE: $102,415 - $133,142
GS-13 SALARY RANGE: $121,785 - $158,322
GS-14 SALARY RANGE: $143,913 - $187,093
SCOTT AFB 2026:
GS-12 SALARY RANGE: $ 91,779 - $ 119,315
GS-13 SALARY RANGE: $109,137 - $ 141,880
GS-14 SALARY RANGE: $128,967 - $ 167,663
Additional information
- This position is in the Excepted Service and does NOT convey eligibility to be converted to the Competitive Service.
- If you are a current Federal Career/Career-Conditional employee, you will be placed on an Excepted appointment.
- This appointment does not confer eligibility to be non-competitively converted to an appointment in the competitive service.
- Veterans Preference: Veterans preference does not apply under Excepted Service hiring authority.
- A two year trial period may be required if you have not previously completed a trial or probationary period.
- Accepting this position, you may be required to serve up to 2 years in a trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
- Management has the prerogative to select at any of the 3 grade levels.
- Telework availability will be based upon the mission requirements and supervisory determination.
- We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of the closing date.
- Moving costs MAY be paid.
- The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 makes certain reimbursements/payments taxable. For information on these changes and the Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA), for which some appointees are eligible, click here.
- Recruitment, relocation, or retention incentives MAY be authorized.
- This position is covered under DoD Manual 8140 which will be subject to future Cyber Workforce requirements as defined by the Manual.
- For more information on veterans' preference, click here.
- For more information regarding qualifications requirements, click here.
- All applicants are encouraged to apply electronically. If you are unable to apply on-line, you may contact 317-212-0454 for assistance.
- If selected, the authorized rate of pay may exceed the stated maximum salary rate range under certain circumstances.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Please send resumes to disa.meade.gc.mbx.disa-gen-counsel-applicants@mail.mil and reference "Announcement 13059100."
This position is in the excepted service. It is filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive civil service.
Required Documents
FOR THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT THE FOLLOWING SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED AS THEY APPLY STATED BELOW AND MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE CLOSE OF THE ANNOUNCEMENT. NOT ALL DOCUMENTS WILL APPLY TO EVERYONE.
1. Resume: You may submit your resume by: email your applications to: disa.meade.gc.mbx.disa-gen-counsel-applicants@mail.mil and reference "Announcement 13059100".
2. Transcripts: You must submit documentation to verify that you possess the first professional law degree (L.L.B or J.D.) from a law school accredited by American Bar Association.
3. Proof of Bar Membership: Documentation that reflects active membership in the bar of the highest court of a State, U.S. Commonwealth, U.S. territory, or District of Columbia and that you are a member in good standing.
4. SF-50: (if applicable) Notification of Personnel Action for current or former federal employees: All applicants to include current agency employees must provide your most recent SF-50 or the SF-50 reflecting Career/Career-Conditional tenure and the high grade held on a permanent basis.
5. Although not required, you may submit a cover letter with your resume.
NOTICE OF VETERANS' PREFERENCE: There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of Defense considers veterans' preference eligibility a positive factor for attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g., DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, VA letter or any documentation that verifies "Character of Service", dates served, campaign badges, or disability of the Veteran) to their submissions. For additional information regarding Veterans' eligibilities and required documentation please click here.
Although the point-preference system is not used, applicants eligible to claim a 10-point preference must submit all supporting documentation required for the specific type of preference claimed. Please refer to Standard Form 15, Application for 10-point preference which lists the types of 10-point preference and the required supporting documents. This form is available from the Office of Personnel Management Website at: https://www.opm.gov/Forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf Your complete Application Package (containing the above required documents) must be received no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Time on 10/15/2026.
WARNING: Failure to submit a complete application package including any required documentation by 11:59 PM (EST) on 10/15/2026, or at the time of application for announcements with an extended closing date, may result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration. To verify that your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, select Application Status and More Information. The Details page will display the status of your application. It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered, uploaded is received, legible and accurate. HR will not modify answers submitted by an applicant.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package. See required documents below.
- Your Resume
- Your resume MUST include the following information for each job listed: Job title; duties (be as detailed as possible); month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008); and full- time or part-time status (include hours worked per week). Read more about what should I include in my federal resume at USAJOBS.
- DO NOT include the following information: Classified or government sensitive information; Social Security Number; Photos of yourself; Personal information, such as age, sex, religious affiliation, etc.; or encrypted and digitally signed documents. Read more about what should I leave out of my resume at USAJOBS
All applicants must provide a copy of their transcripts upon request but prior to being provided a firm job offer. Please do NOT submit transcripts in response to this announcement. They will be requested at a later date if the applicant is selected for further consideration. Failure to provide this information when requested will result in disqualification.
If interested, email your applications to: disa.meade.gc.mbx.disa-gen-counsel-applicants@mail.mil and reference "Announcement 13059100."
Agency contact information
6910 Cooper Road
Fort Meade, MD 20755-7088
US
Next steps
Once the complete application package is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. The content of your application package will be used to assess your qualifications for the job, and to determine whether you will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interviews. We will notify you of the outcome after each of these steps has been completed. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.
(317) 212-0454
dfas.indianapolis-in.zh.mbx.dfasmeritcc@mail.mil
Overview
This is a salary range. Actual salary will be determined based on locality.
- 0905 Attorney
- National security
Summary
This position for The Defense Information Systems Agency is at Fort Meade, Maryland, and Scott Air Force Base, Illinois.
This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer.
This position is in the excepted service. It is filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive civil service.
Learn more about this agency
This job is open to
The public
Clarification from the agency
All U.S. Citizens.
Duties
- Provide advice and assistance to the DISA management staff on all administrative legal matters.
- Provide legal support to the designated DISA Program Managers for various programs such as Ethics in Government, Freedom of Information, the Privacy Act, Reasonable Accommodation, Anti-Harassment, etc.
- Prepare and present cases on behalf of the agency before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB), and/or any other personnel, employment, or labor law related administrative or judicial forum.
- Assist the General Counsel in the legal review and approval of various aspects of civilian personnel management such as employee participation in outside activities or private associations, equal employment matters and adverse actions.
- Serve as an alternate Ethics and Standards of Conduct counselor.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
- Must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
- This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.
- In accordance with the DoD 8140 policy series, the position is subject to completing Foundational Qualifications in 9 months and completing Residential Qualification requirements overall in 12 months.
Qualifications
In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the requirements described below.
Basic Requirement for positions in the 0905 series:
All applicants must possess the first professional law degree (L.L.B or J.D.) from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association and active membership in the bar of the highest court of a State, U.S. commonwealth, U.S. territory, or the District of Colombia.
AND
For the GS-12 level:
a. Two years of professional legal experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 level,
or
b. The second professional law degree (LL.M.) plus 1 year of professional legal experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 level.
For the GS-13 level: The attorney shall have professional legal experience in excess of 2 years that is commensurate with duties and responsibilities of the position.
For the GS-14 level: The attorney shall have professional legal experience in excess of 3 years that is commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position.
Specialized Experience:
For the GS-12, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service, or comparable in difficulty and responsibility to GS-11 if outside the Federal service, is required.
Specialized experience at the GS-12 level is defined as experience supporting various legal programs, assisting management in the evaluation and resolution of legal issues, and researching and developing agency policies and procedures.
For the GS-13, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service, or comparable in difficulty and responsibility to GS-12 if outside the Federal service, is required.
Specialized experience at the GS-13 level is defined as experience conducting in-depth legal research, formulating complex legal strategies, providing analysis on regulatory compliance, overseeing policy development, and offering guidance on personnel management to ensure adherence to federal regulations and guidelines.
For the GS-14, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service, or comparable in difficulty and responsibility to GS-13 if outside the Federal service, is required.
Specialized experience at the GS-14 level is defined as experience providing legal support for programs (including but not limited to: Ethics in Government program, Freedom of Information programs, etc.), advising senior management on administrative matters and policy formulation, assisting in the development of agency policies, presenting and litigating cases on behalf of the agency, and conducting legal review and approval of various civilian personnel management aspects.
Candidates must describe how they meet the qualifying experience and/or selective placement factor(s) within the body of their resume. All qualifications must be met within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement.
In addition to meeting the specialized experience requirements, qualified applicants must also possess the quality of experience as it relates to how closely or to what extent an applicant's background, recency of experience, education, and training are relevant to the duties and responsibilities of the announced position. Candidates must clearly demonstrate the possession of knowledge, skills and abilities, or competencies necessary to successfully perform the work of the position at the appropriate level to be qualified for the position. Applicants must describe how their experience meets the competencies within the body of the resume. No separate statements addressing KSA's or competencies are required.
Qualifications must be met within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement.
If interested, email your applications to: disa.meade.gc.mbx.disa-gen-counsel-applicants@mail.mil and reference "Announcement 13059100."
Education
There is no substitution of education for any grade level on this announcement.
Applications should be emailed to: disa.meade.gc.mbx.disa-gen-counsel-applicants@mail.mil
FORT MEADE 2026:
GS-12 SALARY RANGE: $102,415 - $133,142
GS-13 SALARY RANGE: $121,785 - $158,322
GS-14 SALARY RANGE: $143,913 - $187,093
SCOTT AFB 2026:
GS-12 SALARY RANGE: $ 91,779 - $ 119,315
GS-13 SALARY RANGE: $109,137 - $ 141,880
GS-14 SALARY RANGE: $128,967 - $ 167,663
Additional information
- This position is in the Excepted Service and does NOT convey eligibility to be converted to the Competitive Service.
- If you are a current Federal Career/Career-Conditional employee, you will be placed on an Excepted appointment.
- This appointment does not confer eligibility to be non-competitively converted to an appointment in the competitive service.
- Veterans Preference: Veterans preference does not apply under Excepted Service hiring authority.
- A two year trial period may be required if you have not previously completed a trial or probationary period.
- Accepting this position, you may be required to serve up to 2 years in a trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
- Management has the prerogative to select at any of the 3 grade levels.
- Telework availability will be based upon the mission requirements and supervisory determination.
- We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of the closing date.
- Moving costs MAY be paid.
- The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 makes certain reimbursements/payments taxable. For information on these changes and the Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA), for which some appointees are eligible, click here.
- Recruitment, relocation, or retention incentives MAY be authorized.
- This position is covered under DoD Manual 8140 which will be subject to future Cyber Workforce requirements as defined by the Manual.
- For more information on veterans' preference, click here.
- For more information regarding qualifications requirements, click here.
- All applicants are encouraged to apply electronically. If you are unable to apply on-line, you may contact 317-212-0454 for assistance.
- If selected, the authorized rate of pay may exceed the stated maximum salary rate range under certain circumstances.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Please send resumes to disa.meade.gc.mbx.disa-gen-counsel-applicants@mail.mil and reference "Announcement 13059100."
This position is in the excepted service. It is filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive civil service.
Required Documents
FOR THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT THE FOLLOWING SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED AS THEY APPLY STATED BELOW AND MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE CLOSE OF THE ANNOUNCEMENT. NOT ALL DOCUMENTS WILL APPLY TO EVERYONE.
1. Resume: You may submit your resume by: email your applications to: disa.meade.gc.mbx.disa-gen-counsel-applicants@mail.mil and reference "Announcement 13059100".
2. Transcripts: You must submit documentation to verify that you possess the first professional law degree (L.L.B or J.D.) from a law school accredited by American Bar Association.
3. Proof of Bar Membership: Documentation that reflects active membership in the bar of the highest court of a State, U.S. Commonwealth, U.S. territory, or District of Columbia and that you are a member in good standing.
4. SF-50: (if applicable) Notification of Personnel Action for current or former federal employees: All applicants to include current agency employees must provide your most recent SF-50 or the SF-50 reflecting Career/Career-Conditional tenure and the high grade held on a permanent basis.
5. Although not required, you may submit a cover letter with your resume.
NOTICE OF VETERANS' PREFERENCE: There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of Defense considers veterans' preference eligibility a positive factor for attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g., DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, VA letter or any documentation that verifies "Character of Service", dates served, campaign badges, or disability of the Veteran) to their submissions. For additional information regarding Veterans' eligibilities and required documentation please click here.
Although the point-preference system is not used, applicants eligible to claim a 10-point preference must submit all supporting documentation required for the specific type of preference claimed. Please refer to Standard Form 15, Application for 10-point preference which lists the types of 10-point preference and the required supporting documents. This form is available from the Office of Personnel Management Website at: https://www.opm.gov/Forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf Your complete Application Package (containing the above required documents) must be received no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Time on 10/15/2026.
WARNING: Failure to submit a complete application package including any required documentation by 11:59 PM (EST) on 10/15/2026, or at the time of application for announcements with an extended closing date, may result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration. To verify that your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, select Application Status and More Information. The Details page will display the status of your application. It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered, uploaded is received, legible and accurate. HR will not modify answers submitted by an applicant.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package. See required documents below.
- Your Resume
- Your resume MUST include the following information for each job listed: Job title; duties (be as detailed as possible); month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008); and full- time or part-time status (include hours worked per week). Read more about what should I include in my federal resume at USAJOBS.
- DO NOT include the following information: Classified or government sensitive information; Social Security Number; Photos of yourself; Personal information, such as age, sex, religious affiliation, etc.; or encrypted and digitally signed documents. Read more about what should I leave out of my resume at USAJOBS
All applicants must provide a copy of their transcripts upon request but prior to being provided a firm job offer. Please do NOT submit transcripts in response to this announcement. They will be requested at a later date if the applicant is selected for further consideration. Failure to provide this information when requested will result in disqualification.
If interested, email your applications to: disa.meade.gc.mbx.disa-gen-counsel-applicants@mail.mil and reference "Announcement 13059100."
Agency contact information
6910 Cooper Road
Fort Meade, MD 20755-7088
US
Next steps
Once the complete application package is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. The content of your application package will be used to assess your qualifications for the job, and to determine whether you will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interviews. We will notify you of the outcome after each of these steps has been completed. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.
(317) 212-0454
dfas.indianapolis-in.zh.mbx.dfasmeritcc@mail.mil
Overview
This is a salary range. Actual salary will be determined based on locality.
- 0905 Attorney
- National security
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How can I get hired as a attorney general in Illinois with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is securing a position as a law clerk or assistant attorney general through the Illinois Attorney General's Office's graduate hiring program, which accepts recent bar admittees. Cook County and the City of Chicago Law Department also post junior litigation roles open to newly licensed attorneys. Candidates without litigation experience often transition from public defender internships, law school clinics focused on consumer or environmental law, or judicial clerkships in Illinois state courts, all of which are recognized as qualifying experience by Illinois government offices.
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