Chicago Volunteer Legal Services

08/24/2026

📢 Attorneys: Ready to level up your Guardian ad litem skills? Join us tomorrow (12:00–1:30 PM) for Part 2 of our Calendar 20 GAL training, where practitioners break down real hypothetical scenarios and how to navigate them. Attend in person at our downtown office or via Zoom — 1.5 hours of CLE credit included!

This is Part 2 of a two-part training for prospective Guardians ad litem on Calendar 20, the centralized court call for Mental Health and Adult Guardianship cases sharing a respondent. While Part 1 covers the basics, Part 2 goes deeper into common GAL issues through practitioner-led discussion of hy...

08/21/2026

📢 Attorneys: Ready to level up your Guardian ad litem skills? Join us August 25 (12:00–1:30 PM) for Part 2 of our Calendar 20 GAL training, where practitioners break down real hypothetical scenarios and how to navigate them. Attend in person at our downtown office or via Zoom — 1.5 hours of CLE credit included!

This is Part 2 of a two-part training for prospective Guardians ad litem on Calendar 20, the centralized court call for Mental Health and Adult Guardianship cases sharing a respondent. While Part 1 covers the basics, Part 2 goes deeper into common GAL issues through practitioner-led discussion of hy...

08/20/2026

08/17/2026

In contested child custody cases—through divorce or a parentage case—the court may appoint a child representative to advocate for the child's best interests. It's one of the most influential roles in a custody case, but what does the job actually involve, and what does it take to do it well? Our expert panel will walk through the court process and share what you need to know about stepping into this role. August 25 @ 1:30pm

Looking to learn more about the role of a child representative in contested custody cases? Join our live ZOOM training program to gain insights from our distinguished panel of presenters. This training is essential for anyone interested in accepting appointments as a child representative through CVL...

08/10/2026

Chicago Volunteer LegalServices (CVLS) ofrece servicios legales gratuitos para problemas de inmigración, ayudando a inmigrantes vulnerables con sus necesidades legales y asegurando un acceso justo a la justicia. No lo hagas solo.

08/09/2026

Every day, IL-AFLAN attorneys work to protect the rights of veterans, military members & their families – just like they fought to protect our rights. Low-income veterans in need of legal help can call 855-452-3526 or visit ilaflan.org today.