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
Insurance law
A lawyer resource about the rights and duties of Illinois insurance policyholders.
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Intellectual property law
A lawyer resource on intellectual property law, addressing key issues in patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, licensing, and artificial intelligence.
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James J. Ahern on DUI caselaw
A lawyer resource on Illinois DUI law, including DUI and summary suspension cases, trial advocacy strategies, and practical forms for litigation.
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Juvenile law: Pre-delinquency and delinquency
A resource for lawyers on juvenile justice in Illinois, covering services for children, status offenses, diversion, transfer of jurisdiction, trials, sentencing, appeals, post-disposition review, and federal juvenile law.
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Labor and Employment Issues in Transactions, Business Restructuring, and Workforce Reductions
A lawyer resource on labor and employment issues in transactions and restructuring, covering workforce reductions, bankruptcy, due diligence, and employee benefits considerations.
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Labor law: Representation and collective-bargaining matters
A lawyer resource on labor law representation and collective bargaining, covering National Labor Relations Board jurisdiction, negotiations, and enforcement of collective-bargaining agreements.
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Labor law: unfair labor practices
A lawyer resource on unfair labor practices, including employee committees, interference with employee rights, strikes, and the duty of fair representation.
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Land Use Law: Practice and Procedure
Manual on land use including zoning controls, variations, subdivisions, impact fees, government financing, and more. 2025 edition
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Land Use Law: Special Topics
Guide to state and federal laws for other land use issues. Includes: building regulations, subdivisions, impact fees, regulatory takings, environmental controls, wind energy, tax benefits, and more. 2021 edition
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Laying Foundations for Introducing Evidence
A lawyer resource on introducing trial evidence, including how to lay proper foundations, handle objections, preserve the record, and best practices from judges and litigators.
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Liens upon Illinois Tort Actions
Manual on liens upon tort actions including liens on attorneys, clinical psychologists, physicians, physical therapists. 2022 edition
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Litigating Disputed Estates, Trusts, Guardianships, and Charitable Bequests
Manual on the inner workings of wills, trusts, and guardianship. 2023 edition
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Long-Term Care Litigation
A lawyer resource that explains federal and state regulation of long-term care facilities, including involuntary transfers, discharges, records, and medical and nursing issues. It considers both the plaintiff's and defendant's perspectives.
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Mechanics Liens
Manual on mechanics liens including purpose, nature, origin, defenses against contractor's and subcontractor's, and more. 2023 edition
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Medical Malpractice
A lawyer resource on medical malpractice law, covering medical records, damages, defenses, and more, with practical guidance and forms.
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Military Service and the Law
A lawyer resource on military service and the law, covering veterans’ benefits, divorce and custody matters, employment rights, and reemployment protections.
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