Celebrate one year of Illinois’ MCLE for Pro Bono Pilot Program, the expansion to newly-admitted attorneys, and a national milestone of more than 500,000 civil legal questions answered through ABA Free Legal Answers.
Illinois Supreme Court Expands MCLE for Pro Bono Pilot Program to Newly-Admitted Attorneys
The Illinois Supreme Court has announced amendments to Supreme Court Rule 795(d)(14) that will allow newly-admitted attorneys to participate in Illinois’ MCLE for Pro Bono Pilot Program beginning July 1, 2026. The amendment expands access to the pilot program by permitting newly-admitted attorneys who have not yet entered their first two-year Minimum Continuing Legal Education […]
Thanks to Those Who Took our “5 for 5 Pledge” on Illinois Free Legal Answers
In 2019, PILI became the state administrator of Illinois Free Legal Answers. We’re celebrating the fifth anniversary in August 2024.
PILI Celebrates Fifth Anniversary as State Administrator for Illinois Free Legal Answers
In 2019, PILI became the state administrator of Illinois Free Legal Answers. We’re celebrating the fifth anniversary in August 2024.
Illinois Legal Community Unites to Address Current Immigration Crisis
As new arrivals continue to come to Illinois from the U.S.-Mexico border, many Illinois legal aid organizations are assisting them to ensure they have access to the rights they are entitled to and empowering them with information. This page has information on how the legal community can help.
PILI is a National Leader in ABA Free Legal Answers 2023 Summary Report
The American Bar Association 2023 Summary Report indicates PILI in Illinois remains a national leader for the virtual online legal clinic.
Volunteers Needed For Upcoming & Ongoing Pro Bono Opportunities
PILI provides a variety of pro bono opportunities for lawyers, law students and legal professionals across the state of Illinois for which we are actively seeking volunteers.
Illinois Ranks #1 for Number of ABA Free Legal Answers Volunteer Attorneys
According to the ABA Free Legal Answers February 2023 Report, Illinois is now number 1 in the nation for number of volunteer attorneys registered since the Free Legal Answers launch in 2016. Illinois now has registered 1,077 volunteer attorneys. Thank you to all of our incredible volunteers who help cultivate a community of service across Illinois by helping further access to justice.
PILI Provides a Wide Range of CLE Programming
As an accredited MCLE provider, PILI produces CLE programming throughout the year for its pro bono volunteers and others joining PILI in advancing equal access to justice in Illinois.
Take a Tour of PILI’s Pro Bono Opportunities
At PILI’s 2022 Annual Pro Bono Reception on June 15th, we took our guests on a tour of the pro bono opportunities available through PILI’s Pro Bono Program.