Category Archives: Events

Community events relevant to NSLAC clients.

Pro Bono Opportunity

Pro Bono Opportunity: POA Clinic at Niles Township

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In partnership with Niles Township, North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic is pleased to host a free Power of Attorney for healthcare and property on Thursday, May 9th, from 4:00 pm. – 7:00 pm.

Powers of Attorney allow a person to name an “Agent” to help with medical and financial decisions in the event of a person’s incapacity. While powers of attorney are very important to anyone, they are especially important to those leaving high school to enter college or the workforce.  Volunteers will meet with people to execute powers of attorney for healthcare and property. Each attorney will meet with, at most, three clients during the clinic to help draft powers of attorney. Training for CLE credit will be provided virtually or in person. A video outlining what to expect at a POA clinic can be found here: https://youtu.be/eSLiI9wT5x8.

A virtual training was held live on April 4th, in case you missed it, you can find the recorded training HERE. This training is eligible for CLE credit. 

To volunteer, email probono@nslegalaid.org.

Pro Bono Opportunity

Pro Bono Opportunity: POA Clinic at New Trier Township

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In partnership with New Trier Township, North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic is pleased to host a free Power of Attorney for healthcare and property on Thursday, April 18th, from 4:00 pm. – 7:00 pm.

Powers of Attorney allow a person to name an “Agent” to help with medical and financial decisions in the event of a person’s incapacity. While powers of attorney are very important to anyone, they are especially important to those leaving high school to enter college or the workforce.  Volunteers will meet with people to execute powers of attorney for healthcare and property. Each attorney will meet with, at most, three clients during the clinic to help draft powers of attorney. Training for CLE credit will be provided virtually or in-person.  A video outlining what to expect at a POA clinic can be found here:  https://youtu.be/eSLiI9wT5x8. A virtual training was held live on April 4th, in case you missed it, you can find the recorded training HERE. This training is eligible for CLE credit. 

To volunteer, email probono@nslegalaid.org.

Free CLE: Virtual Housing Advice Clinics 

Free CLE: Virtual Housing Advice Clinics 

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Thursday, February 22: Our recently launched monthly virtual Security Deposit Clinics have been a resounding success and we are looking to further develop the type of cases we can see at these clinics. On Thursday, February 22nd at 12pm CT, our Pro Bono Coordinator and experienced housing law attorney, Ian Turnipseed, will be providing a 90-minute free CLE training to prepare pro bonos for our expanded housing advice clinics. We will be covering advising on security deposits, rental conditions issues, and eviction sealings.

To join us on the 22nd, register here: https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/g2mlkg1dxN2Bts-8LD1BdQ

Pro Bono Opportunity

Pro Bono Workshop: Pilsen Pro Se Asylum Clinic

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This event has now passed, click HERE for a list of upcoming pro bono opportunities, or email probono@nslegalaid.org.

Friday, March 15th: Pro Bono Opportunity: Pilsen Pro Se Asylum Clinic 

We are partnering with The Resurrection Project to assist recently arrived migrants with filing asylum applications before their one-year filing deadline lapses. The pro bono workshop will be at The Resurrection Project’s La Casa Resource Center, located at 1815 S. Paulina, Chicago, IL 60608, on Friday, March 15th, from 9am-3pm. Volunteers will be paired with an individual or family in need of assistance with their I-589 application for asylum. We can provide a laptop to use that day as well as a thumb drive containing all relevant information for the client you are assisting. If you do not speak Spanish, you will be paired with someone who will be able to translate/interpret for you.

Prior experience with immigration or asylum law is not required. Recorded training is available and is eligible for Illinois CLE credit.

Sign up for the March 15 clinic here: https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/nbPpGk7sm3oDaItGF5R4MQ

Pro Bono Opportunity

Pro Bono Opportunity: Temporary Protected Status for Suburban Clients

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Friday, March 8th: Pro Bono Opportunity: Temporary Protected Status for Suburban Clients 

Our clients in the suburbs are getting special access to these clinics conducted in downtown Chicago. These clients have been previously housed in state-sponsored hotels and still need so much help to find their feet in the U.S. This unique opportunity will give our suburban clients access to expedited processing for their applications, allowing them to obtain work authorization much faster. With your help, we can help provide these vulnerable people with a measure of stability in their lives.

This clinic will be held in the Loop (address is available in the registration link; please do not share this address widely). Volunteers will prepare TPS and/or work authorization applications. No prior immigration experience is necessary; recorded training will be provided. This pro bono opportunity is open to attorneys, law clerks, and paralegals. Half-day shifts (8:30am-1:00pm or 12:30-5pm) and full-day shifts (8:30-5pm) are available. Please consider volunteering for a full day to help us serve as many clients as possible. A box lunch will be provided. A significant cohort of our NSLAC staff will also be working at the clinic on March 8th. They would love to meet you and thank you for your service.

Register for the March 8th clinic here: https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/jC9uARv1h1UYtCQ9e2XsgA

December: Free Virtual Security Deposit Issue Clinic

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Do you have security deposit issues? North Suburban Legal Aid is providing consultation on security deposit issues. Sign up for our December clinic and speak with an attorney over the phone for free to determine your options. To register, please call NSLAC at 847-737-4042.

Consultations will occur via phone call through Microsoft Teams. You will not need a computer to receive legal assistance.

Time and Date: Tuesday, December 12th, from 4 PM-6 PM

November: Free Virtual Security Deposit Issue Clinic

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Do you have security deposit issues? North Suburban Legal Aid is providing consultation on security deposit issues. Sign-up for our November clinic and speak with an attorney over the phone for free to determine your options. To register, please call NSLAC at 847-737-4042.

Consultations will occur via phone call through Microsoft Teams. You will not need a computer to receive legal assistance.

Time and Date: Tuesday, November 17th, from 4 PM-6 PM

Free Immigration Consultations at Harper College

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NSLAC is pleased to partner with Harper College to offer free personal and confidential immigration consultations and general legal guidance to Harper College students. Appointments are available in English, Spanish, Korean, Polish and Russian. To schedule an appointment, please call 847 925 6001. See flyer for more details.

Location: Harper College Community and Career Center, 1375 S. Wolf Rd, Prospect Heights, IL 60070

Time and Dates: 11:30 AM-1:30 PM

  • Tuesday, October 3rd, 2023
  • Tuesday, November 7th, 2023
  • Tuesday, December 5th, 2023
  • Tuesday, January 23rd, 2024
  • Tuesday, February 6th, 2024
  • Tuesday, March 5th, 2024
  • Tuesday, April 2nd, 2024
  • Tuesday, May 7th, 2024
  • Tuesday, June 4th, 2024

 

Free Immigration Consultation in McHenry

Free Legal Immigration Consultation for McHenry County College Students

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NSLAC is pleased to partner with McHenry County College to offer free 30-minute immigration consultations to MCC students. Consultations are in-person and virtual.

For in-person sessions, contact Marcos Saldivar, Undocumented Student Liaison, at msaldivar6043@mchenry.edu or call (815) 479-7749. In-person sessions are available the 2nd Wednesday of every month, from 2–4 p.m.

For virtual sessions, contact Lia Kim-Yi at info@nslegalaid.org or call (847) 737-4042. Sessions are available Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

All consultations are confidential.