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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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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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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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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Reporting pro bono and financial contributions
Discusses 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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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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Reporting pro bono and financial contributions
Discusses 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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Professional responsibility
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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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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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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
Manual on the Rules of Professional Conduct, how to structure office procedures, and how to recognize ethical issues. 2023 edition.
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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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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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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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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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Legal information for Native Americans
A list of government agencies and other resources for Native Americans looking for legal help and information.
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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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MCLE on demand
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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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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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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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Claimant's rights to unemployment benefits
Guide to issues on determining eligibility and helping a claimant obtain unemployment insurance benefits in Illinois.
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