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Date: 09/27/2025

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Learn more here about developing your legal skills.

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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Department of Justice: human trafficking prosecution
A webpage from the US Department of Justice about human trafficking prosecutions, relevant case law, and resources.
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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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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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