Practice resources

These resources are written for legal professionals doing legal aid or pro bono work. If you do not have legal training, they may be difficult to understand. Visit resources from the main menu for legal information written and designed for the public. Note: IICLE resources are only available to legal aid employees.

Law Practice Resources
Law students
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711 temporary license
Information on the Illinois 711 License to provide certain legal services and how a law student may obtain it.
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Law student pro bono
Describes pro bono work for law students with volunteer opportunities and resources.
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Public interest career opportunities for law students
Explore information on internships, fellowships, and other opportunities for law students pursuing a public interest career.
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Lawyering skills
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Illinois civil practice
Advanced content for lawyers. Information on Illinois Civil Procedure, from filing a complaint to post-trial motions to enforcement of judgments.
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Department of Justice: human trafficking prosecution
A webpage from the US Department of Justice about human trafficking prosecutions, relevant case law, and resources.
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Planning the substance of your case
The American College of Trial Lawyers give advice to attorneys on how to build your argument in a case so that it is most persuasive.
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Inside and outside the jury box: Effective trial strategies
A manual for lawyers on trial strategy, covering trial psychology, community attitude surveys, change of venue studies, jury selection, witness preparation, demonstrative evidence, trial consultants, and post-verdict interviews.
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Pro Bono
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Law student pro bono
Describes pro bono work for law students with volunteer opportunities and resources.
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Pro bono for retired, inactive, and out-of-state attorneys
Learn more about how retired, inactive status, and out-of-state attorneys can apply to provide pro bono services in Illinois.
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What work is 'pro bono'?
Describes what activities are considered pro bono legal services and which ones are just charitable acts.
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Orders of Protection training for Legal Answers volunteers
A brief video training that covers Orders of Protection, including emergency orders, plenary orders, and termination/extension of existing orders. This training is designed for volunteers in ILAO's Legal Answers program, but is suitable for anyone interested in this topic.
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Professional responsibility
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What work is 'pro bono'?
Describes what activities are considered pro bono legal services and which ones are just charitable acts.
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Elements of Illinois law: Practicing ethically
Learn about the Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct, how to structure office procedures, and how to recognize ethical issues. 2023 edition.
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Attorneys' legal liability
Learn about Illinois attorneys' duties to clients, malpractice insurance, client trust accounts, and Rules of Professional Conduct. 2022 Edition.
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Lawyer manuals
(4 resources)
Illinois Statutory Used Car Warranty
IL law on used car warranties
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Illinois civil practice
Advanced content for lawyers. Information on Illinois Civil Procedure, from filing a complaint to post-trial motions to enforcement of judgments.
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Special education procedures and meetings
Special education procedures and meetings
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Divorce and parental responsibilities
Advanced level content. Information on dissolution, divorce, common-law marriage, separation, child support, custody, and visitation.
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Forms for lawyers
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SNAP benefits calculator for lawyers
This Easy Form helps legal aid advocates and pro bono lawyers estimate a household's SNAP benefits (food stamps).
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MCLE onDemand
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Expungement and Sealing training
Learn all about Illinois' expungement and sealing laws and then apply your newly acquired knowledge as a Pro Bono Attorney at the Moran Center.
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IICLE Online Library
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Chancery and Special Remedies
A handbook for lawyers on special remedies, covering rescission, reformation, injunctions, interpleader, constructive trusts, subrogation, and contempt, with sample petitions, orders, and forms.
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Civil appeals Illinois: State and federal
A handbook for lawyers on appellate practice in state and federal courts, covering post-judgment motions, standards of review, cross-appeals, interlocutory appeals, oral arguments, and more.
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Business bankruptcy practice
Attorney resource for business bankruptcy including rules, alternatives, and representing secured and unsecured creditors. 2022 edition.
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Commercial real estate: Financing and transactional issues
A lawyer resource on commercial real estate transactions, including financing from both the borrower’s and lender’s perspectives, broker law, and sales contracts.
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Working with clients
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Limited scope representation toolkit for attorneys
A guide for attorneys who are licensed in Illinois and seeking to offer limited scope representation as one of their service offerings to potential clients.
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Tips for pro bono volunteers: Effective client assistance
Explore helpful tips on issues pro bono volunteers may encounter when assisting low-income clients.
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Elements of Illinois law: Practicing ethically
Learn about the Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct, how to structure office procedures, and how to recognize ethical issues. 2023 edition.
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Serving with excellence in legal aid
A presentation by the Public Interest Law Initiative on the biases in the legal profession, including unconscious bias and ways to break bias in practice.
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