Practice resources

These resources are written for legal professionals doing legal aid or pro bono work. If you do not have legal training, they may be difficult to understand. Visit resources from the main menu for legal information written and designed for the public.

Citizens & Immigration Resources
U.S. citizenship
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Immigration Law
Guidance and resources for attorneys regularly practicing in this area as well as those practicing in other areas for which immigration issues have taken on greater importance. 2022 edition.
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U.S. citizens' rights
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Requesting a waiver for an SSA overpayment
Explains the requirements for qualifying for a Waiver of an overpayment of benefits under the SSI and SSDI programs.
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SSI and SSDI overpayments and appeals
This article for attorneys explains overpayments, Notices of Overpayment, SSA's appeals process, and SSA's options for collecting overpayment.
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Helping clients with General Assistance
Information for lawyers about the General Assistance program in Chicago and the rest of Illinois.
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Helping clients with SSI and SSDI cases
An article for lawyers that describes the elements of the five-step evaluation process to be eligible for SSI or SSDI.
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Immigration status, work permits and travel papers
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Immigration pro bono opportunities for lawyers in Chicago
Volunteer as a pro bono attorney to help with immigration issues in the Chicago area.
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Immigration Law
Guidance and resources for attorneys regularly practicing in this area as well as those practicing in other areas for which immigration issues have taken on greater importance. 2022 edition.
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Immigration guide
Describes the different visas available for different people, employment as an immigrant, and naturalization. 2012 edition
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Other citizens or immigration issues
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Special Districts
Manual on Illinois rules and regulations governing special districts. 2023 edition
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Municipal law: Organization, operation, and governance
Manual on municipal governments including organization, dissolution, elections, procedures and practices, and more. 2023 edition.
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