Law Practice
Lawyer manuals
A catalogue of various lawyer manuals is available here.
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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An aid for attorneys who are litigating claims of an insured person against their insurance company.
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Guide to issues on determining eligibility and helping a claimant obtain unemployment insurance benefits in Illinois.
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This manual for lawyers outlines the case law, regulations, and history relevant to housing, landlord-tenant law, eviction, and people in poverty. It was created by Lawrence Wood, Director of the Housing Practice Group at Legal Aid Chicago and Lecturer in Law at the University of Chicago Law School.
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Advanced content for lawyers. This 68-page PDF by Jenner & Block gives a comprehensive overview of civil procedure in Illinois, with citations to rules and statutes.
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This video is part of a series of trainings for nonprofits by the Chicago Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights. It covers the fiduciary duties of the members of a board of directors for a nonprofit.
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A lawyer resource on drafting, negotiating, and enforcing prenuptial and postnuptial agreements in Illinois. 2026 edition.
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A lawyer resource on medical malpractice law, covering medical records, damages, defenses, and more, with practical guidance and forms. 2022 Edition
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A lawyer resource on maintenance, marital agreements, property, retirement assets, and tax issues in Illinois dissolution of marriage cases. 2023 edition.
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