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Training events for pro-bono attorneys.

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Pro Bono and CLE Opportunity: Short-Term Guardianship Clinic

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In partnership with Youth Services Glenview/Northbrook, NSLAC is pleased to host a Short-Term Guardianship Clinic for guardians and their children on April 23 from 4:30 pm-6:30 pm 

Short-term guardianships are a means for parents to ensure the care of their minor children upon a particular event occurring. For example, if a parent is traveling out of town, having a medical procedure, is detained/incarcerated, or simply unavailable for a specified duration of time. The advantage of short-term guardianships is that they do not require a court appearance to take effect.

As a pro bono attorney, you would meet with a parent or parents for up to one-hour to discuss short-term guardianship as a possible safety planning mechanism for their family. If they would like to proceed with getting a short-term guardianship for their child or children, you will help them fill out the Illinois Appointment of Short-Term Guardian form. Each child will need one form. A virtual training was held live on Friday, March 29th, in case you missed it, you can find the recorded training HERE. This training is eligible for Illinois CLE credit.

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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.

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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

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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

Virtual Security Deposit CLE Presentation

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The North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic is pleased to host a virtual Security Deposit training for CLE credit on Tuesday, August 15, from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm CDT.  NSLAC is  looking for pro bono attorneys to assist renters by offering remote security deposit advice at a regularly scheduled monthly clinic.  This will be a 100% remote opportunity.  The training, which will be recorded, will be required for any attorney wishing to participate.  The training will cover the basics of Illinois security deposit law, variances among local jurisdictions, and security deposit issue spotting.  The volunteer attorney will be providing advice only or, at most, a demand letter to be sent to the former landlord should the deposit be due.  Expanded involvement may be considered should an attorney have a particular interest in a case or client. Previous housing law experience is appreciated but not required.

To sign up for the free CLE, register here: https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/WrnNqw-B8t4CK_fn5U5p2A

Virtual CLE Training, Domestic Violence Intake Program

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North Suburban Legal Aid is excited to offer a new opportunity for pro bono attorneys to provide crucial help to our Domestic Violence practice.  We’re looking for pro bono attorneys to assist our Domestic Violence practice by remotely conducting client intakes.  This will be a great opportunity for Illinois-licensed attorneys to help domestic violence survivors without taking on full representation.  Domestic violence/family law experience is appreciated but not required.

To prepare attorneys who are interested in helping with this project, a virtual training for CLE credit will be held on 5/17/23 at 1:00 pm.  Those interested can register via the following link:https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/_OHsJ010r-QsKs_1a0RVNA  The training, which is required to perform intakes, will also be recorded.  This will be a 100% remote opportunity.  Each intake takes approximately one hour, and we’re expecting each attorney to commit to five intakes per month, although there may be some flexibility in both scheduling and the number of cases.  All we ask is that the volunteer attorney conduct the intakes, although expanded involvement may be considered should an attorney have a particular interest in a case or client.  Please direct any interest and/or questions to probono@nslegalaid.org