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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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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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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 director and officer 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 directors and officers of a nonprofit.
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Nonprofit board and executive director relations
This video is part of a series of trainings for nonprofits by the Chicago Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights. It covers the relationship between the board of directors and executive director of a nonprofit.
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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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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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