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1. The Substance of the Case: From Planning to Implementation
   It takes planning to develop the theory of the case, and smooth implementation to communicate your theory to the trier of fact. Through lecture, demonstrations, and critique, this program will improve your opening statement and witness examinations.
   Author: The American College of Trial Lawyers
   Updated: 05/16/2013
2. Disabilities Guidebook: Advance Directives, Powers of Attorney and Living Wills
   Explains how Illinois laws authorize advance directives, such as a Power of Attorney or a Living Will
   Author: David Wolowitz & Michael O'Connor, Prairie State Legal Services; Updated by Tom Wendt, Center for Disability & Elder Law
   Updated: 03/21/2013
3. Disabilities Guidebook: Advance Directives for Mental Health Treatment
   Explains Illinois law, which allows you to give advance instructions about your mental health treatment
   Author: David Wolowitz & Michael O'Connor, Prairie State Legal Services; Updated by Tom Wendt, Center for Disability & Elder Law
   Updated: 03/21/2013
4. Frequently Asked Questions
   A place where pro bono attorneys can share their questions and experiences with each other to create more efficient representation.
   Author: Chicago Bar Association
   Updated: 11/26/2012
5. Overview of Municipal Court Pro Bono Panel
   Explains the Municipal Court Pro Bono Panel. The goals, partners, case referral process, and case length of this program are described in detail.
   Author: Chicago Bar Association
   Updated: 11/26/2012
6. Training Manual and Helpful Guides
   In this section, you will find the Municipal Court Pro Bono Panel Manual, which provides a step-by-step explanation from case acceptance to trial, as well as additional material to help navigate mandatory arbitration and municipal court.
   Author: Chicago Bar Association
   Updated: 11/20/2012
7. Representing First-Time Homebuyers Training Session
   Information on pro bono work with the Chicago Housing Authority Choose to Own program.
   Presenter(s): The Law Project
   Updated: 10/24/2012
8. People v. McKown
   Illinois Supreme Court Case, 2010: HGN test accepted under Frye standard
   Author:
   Updated: 10/18/2012
9. People v. Schaefer
   Illinois Supreme Court, 1993: 30-day hearing requirement
   Author: Google Scholar
   Updated: 10/18/2012
10. People v. Moreland
    Illinois Appellate Court, 2011: 30-day period begins at filing petition
    Author: Google Scholar
    Updated: 10/18/2012
11. People v. Miklos
    Illinois Appellate Court, 2009: 30-day hearing requirement
    Author: Google Scholar
    Updated: 10/18/2012
12. Pro Bono and Financial Contributions for Illinois Supreme Court Rule 756(f)
    Information for attorneys about how to get involved in pro bono legal service and/or make a financial contribution.
    Author: The Chicago Bar Foundation
    Updated: 10/17/2012
13. Overview of Summary Suspension Training and Program
    Explains the training and volunteer program. Training for attorneys is offered annually through the Chicago Bar Association.
    Author: Chicago Bar Association
    Updated: 10/16/2012
14. Training Manual and Transcripts from Summary Suspension Hearings
    This manual provides volunteer attorneys with step-by-step explanations of the documents, the traffic court hearing, a list of common terms and acronyms, and answers to common questions and issues that may arise during representation.
    Author: Chicago Bar Association
    Updated: 10/16/2012
15. Helpful Information about Standardized Field Sobriety Test and Case Law
    Provides information about standardized field sobriety test, case law, and memorandums of law created and shared by volunteers.
    Author: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
    Updated: 10/16/2012
16. Sample Memorandum: Petition to Rescind Statutory Suspension and Jurisdiction
    
    Author: Chicago Bar Association
    Updated: 10/16/2012
17. DUI Student Manual 1
    Sections 1-4 of DUI Student Manual
    Author: Cook County Public Defender's Office
    Updated: 10/16/2012
18. DUI Student Manual 3
    DUI Student Manual Sections 8-End
    Author: Cook County Public Defender's Office
    Updated: 10/16/2012
19. DUI Student Manual Cover Page
    Displays cover page of DUI Student Manual
    Author: Cook County Public Defender's Office
    Updated: 10/16/2012
20. DUI Student Manual 2
    DUI Student Manual Sections 5-8
    Author: Cook County Public Defender's Office
    Updated: 10/16/2012
21. Limited Representation Form
    Explains attorney representation of clients in Summary Suspension Program
    Author: Chicago Bar Association
    Updated: 10/16/2012
22. Breathalyzer Memo
    Memo to Summary Suspension volunteers regarding breathalyzers, asthma sufferers, and warnings to non-English speakers.
    Author: Joe Bruno
    Updated: 10/16/2012
23. Summary Suspension Terms and Definitions
    Common summary suspension acronyms and terms.
    Author: Chicago Bar Association
    Updated: 10/16/2012
24. Pro Bono Opportunities for Senior Attorneys
    Explains the need as well as the "how to" for senior attorneys to get involved in pro bono work.
    Author: Chicago Bar Foundation (CBF) & Public Interest Law Iniative (PILI)
    Updated: 10/12/2012
25. Pro Bono Opportunities for Paralegals
    Explains how paralegals can get involved in pro bono work and what should be considered before starting this work.
    Author: Chicago Bar Foundation (CBF) & Public Interest Law Iniative (PILI)
    Updated: 10/12/2012

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