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.

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Federal Criminal Practice
Manual about jurisdiction, grand jury, pretrial discovery and motions, jury selection, habeas corpus, appeals, etc. 2023 edition
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How to hire, manage, and terminate employees
Describes the application and hiring process, reference checking procedures, and policies to avoid sexual harassment. 2018 edition.
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IICLE classics: Kenoe on land trusts
Manual on land trusts, transactions, contracts, leases, insurance, etc. 1989 edition
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IICLE classics: Ward on title examinations
Manual on title including objections to title, descriptions, boundaries, conveyances, taxes, title searches, etc.
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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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Inside and outside the jury box: Effective trial strategies 2023 edition
Manual on trial strategy including trial psychology, themes, selecting jurors, post-verdict interviews, etc. 2023 edition.
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Insurance law
Manual on the various rights and duties of Illinois insurance policy holders. 2020 edition
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Intellectual property law
Manual providing solutions to patents, copyrights, trademarks, antitrust, licensing, e-commerce, and cyberspace. 2021 edition
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James J. Ahern on DUI caselaw
Manual on DUI caselaw. Discusses Illinois DUI case law, Illinois summary suspension caselaw, and related trial advocacy. Contains a list of applicable forms. 2022 edition
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John C. Murray Collection
Manual by John C. Murray that includes sections on financing, title insurance, bankruptcy, etc.
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Juvenile law: Pre-delinquency and delinquency
Guide to juvenile justice: services children, status offenses, diversion and pre-adjudication disposition, transfer of jurisdiction, proceedings after trial, federal law, and more. 2021 edition.
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Labor and Employment Issues in Transactions, Business Restructuring, and Workforce Reductions
A practical guide for dealing with constantly changing labor and employment matters, such as reductions in force, alternatives to involuntary employment terminations, bankruptcy. 2022 Edition
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Labor law: Representation and collective-bargaining matters
Guide to collective-bargaining issues. Includes: National Labor Relations Act, NLRA board jurisdiction, negotiations, enforcement, and more. 2021 edition.
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Labor law: unfair labor practices
Discusses federal and state laws on unfair labor practice: employee committees, employee rights, duty of fair representation, unfair union practices, strikes, and more. 2021 edition
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Land Use Law: Practice and Procedure
Manual on land use including zoning controls, variations, subdivisions, impact fees, government financing, and more. 2021 edition
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Land Use Law: Special Topics
Guide to state and federal laws for other land use issues: building regulations, subdivisions, impact fees, regulatory takings, environmental controls, wind energy, tax benefits, and more. 2021 ed.
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