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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 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

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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

SHALVA Virtual CLE, Negotiating with Difficult Parties: Strategies for Dealing Narcissists and Those Who Abuse

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In partnership with SHALVA, we proudly promote SHALVA’s Spring CLE Program, Negotiating with Difficult Parties: Strategies for Dealing Narcissists and Those Who Abuse. This information-packed CLE presentation juxtaposes sound negotiation practices and traits and characteristics of both narcissists and abusers. Understanding abuse and managing manipulative behaviors will help you avoid the pitfalls and common mistakes in family law. This event is free and virtual. Registration is required. Click flyer for more details.

Time and Date: Thursday, April 20, 2023, from 12 pm to 11:15 pm CDT

Click Here To Register

 

 

Volunteers Needed – Power of Attorney Clinic

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Volunteers Needed!

January 27, 2023 – NSLAC is looking for volunteers for our upcoming Power of Attorney (POA) Clinic at the Assisi Homes of Gurnee.   See flyer for more details.

Previous experience with POA is not required. Volunteers will have the opportunity to participate in an in-person CLE on the day of the clinic from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.

To volunteer, please fill out the following form:

https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/gVIjnb44wTbD5SnnDqidZg

For questions, please get in touch with probono@nslegalaid.org.

Virtual CLE Training, Naturalization for Pro Bono Attorneys

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Naturalization for Pro Bono Attorneys, Virtual CLE Training 

Part 1, January 26, 1-2:30 pm. Register here: https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/YtwWWMcvDtbr01GAOVRmdg

Part 2, February 2, 1-2:30 pm. Register here: https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/5q3tiHPo1vNFglP-h1Z7KA

This two-part training is designed to train lawyers without experience in immigration on naturalization law, screening for naturalization eligibility, and filling out the N-400 form. Part One will cover the eligibility requirements for naturalization, and Part Two will cover special considerations, the N-400 form and filing, and a practical exercise where attendees will be given a problem to work through and discuss with the presenter. Our goal is to provide pro bono attorneys with training so that they can conduct naturalization screenings in the community and help clients prepare their applications if they wish. The trainings will be recorded in the event people are unable to attend both. However, IL CLE credit will only be provided for live attendance. To register, please click the registration links above. See flyer for more details.

For more information, please contact probono@nslegalaid.org