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.

IICLE Online Library Resources
Condominium law: governance, authority, and controlling documents
Manual on tax considerations, development, management, financing, condominium associations, ordinances, etc. 2024 edition
IICLE
Conducting the Employment Practices Audit
A lawyer resource on auditing employment practices, offering guidance on employee hiring, management, termination, and workplace policy compliance.
IICLE
Construction law disputes
A lawyer resource on construction law disputes, including construction-related claims, insurance coverage, evidentiary issues, special defenses, and damages.
IICLE
Construction law: Transactional considerations
A lawyer resource on transactional issues in construction law, covering bidding and contract negotiation, insurance, environmental issues, and industrial project considerations.
IICLE
Consumer bankruptcy practice
Attorney manual on filing consumer bankruptcy including bankruptcy code 707, redemption, reaffirmation, abandonment, and Chapter 7. 2022 edition.
IICLE
Consumer protection law
Manual on the Consumer Fraud Act including unlawful practices, deceptive practices, and exemptions and inclusions. 2023 edition.
IICLE
Contract law
A lawyer resource on contract law, covering contract formation, performance, modification, and breach.
IICLE
Creditors' rights
Attorney resource for handling collection cases, including methods for enforcement of judgments. 2022 edition.
IICLE
Criminal records: Expungement and other relief
A guide for lawyers on expungement and sealing in Illinois, including juvenile records, Cook County practice, identity theft, job and housing impacts, pardons, and recent reforms.
IICLE
Defending criminal cases: Pretrial issues, guilty pleas, and defenses
A resource for lawyers on Illinois criminal defense, covering arrest, search and seizure, confessions, discovery, pretrial motions, cybercrimes, defenses, plea bargaining, and trial preparation.
IICLE
Defending Criminal Cases: Trials, Sentencing, Appeals, and Post trial Issues
A resource for lawyers on Illinois criminal practice, covering trial strategy, evidence, sentencing, appeals, post-conviction hearings, and habeas corpus.
IICLE
Defending DUI: practice and procedure
A resource for lawyers on Illinois DUI cases, covering investigatory stops, probable cause, DUI defenses, sobriety and breath testing, aggravated DUI, license issues, and more.
IICLE
Digital assets, cryptocurrencies, and blockchain
A comprehensive handbook on digital assets, covering key background, real-world scenarios, and Illinois-specific regulations. Ideal for general practitioners with limited experience in digital asset issues. Stay informed on the evolving legal landscape of cryptocurrencies and blockchain.
IICLE
Disputes involving closely held companies
A lawyer resource on disputes involving closely held companies, including governance issues, personal liability, minority stakeholder rights, fiduciary duties, and ethical issues.
IICLE
Dramshop Act Practice
A lawyer resource on Dramshop Act practice, covering statutory and case law, parties to actions, pleadings, discovery, and trial strategy.
IICLE
Election law
Guide to state and federal election law. Includes: ballot access, electoral boards, residency, remedies, financial disclosure, vacancies in office, referenda, nomination by caucus, recounts, and more. 2024 edition.
IICLE