Law Practice

Law Practice

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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Lawyer skills
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Perils of voluntarily dismissing without prejudice
A video for attorneys by the Chicago Volunteer Legal Services about the issues you might have to overcome if you voluntarily dismiss a case.
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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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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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Commercial Real Estate: Property-Related Issues
Explains best-practices in commercial real estate property-related issues. 2025 Edition
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Pro Bono
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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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Law student pro bono
Describes pro bono work for law students with volunteer opportunities and resources.
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Reporting pro bono and financial contributions
Learn more about Supreme Court Rule 756(f), which requires attorneys in Illinois to report their pro bono hours and financial contributions to legal aid organizations.
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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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Professional responsibility
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Reporting a lawyer for misconduct in Illinois
A webpage that explains how to file a request that an Illinois lawyer is investigated for misconduct.
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How to communicate effectively with someone who disagrees with you
Learn how to handle disagreements by listening, asking open questions, staying curious, and communicating respectfully to better understand each other.
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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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Racial Equity resource guide
More race equity resources that can deepen your learning, support your planning, and connect you to local networks and organizations.
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Working with clients
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Legal terms in American Sign Language (ASL)
A video and a link to other videos by the Midwest Center on Law and the Deaf showing legal terms in American Sign Language.
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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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Working with difficult clients
A video by Lawyers Trust Fund of Illinois for attorneys with practical tips for effectively working with difficult 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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Legal aid
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Get legal help in Cook County
This is a list of resources and information for finding legal help in Cook County, Illinois.
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How do lawyers charge for their services?
An overview of how lawyers charge for their services and information on how to access free legal services and work with a lawyer who provides Limited Scope Representation (sometimes called unbundled legal services).
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US area median income guidelines
See the current area median income numbers for your area
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Nonprofit board responsibilities
This video is part of a series of trainings for nonprofits by the Chicago Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights. It covers the responsibilities of the members of a board of directors for a nonprofit.
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IICLE Online Library
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Ward on Title Examinations: A Companion Volume
Manual on title including objections to title, descriptions, boundaries, conveyances, taxes, title searches, etc. 2022 Edition
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Civil Discovery Practice
A lawyer resource on discovery, including rules, limitations, interrogatories, document requests, depositions, exams, and remedies for noncompliance in special cases. 2025 Edition.
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Immigration Law
Assistance for attorneys dealing with immigration and immigration issues. Immigration law is now in the news on an almost daily — and some days hourly — “breaking news” status. This handbook covers guidance and resources for attorneys regularly practicing in this area. 2026 edition.
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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. 2025 Edition.
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Lawyer manuals
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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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Divorce and parental responsibilities
Advanced level content. Information on dissolution, divorce, common-law marriage, separation, child support, custody, and visitation.
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Post-trial relief
A lawyer manual about post trial relief. It covers certain aspects of motions to vacate default judgement, motions for relief from judgement, and other post trial relief for both jury and non-jury cases.
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Litigating policyholder claims against insurance companies
An aid for attorneys who are litigating claims of an insured person against their insurance company.
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