Welcome to the ISBA’s Standing Committee on Delivery of Legal Services Pro Bono Opportunities for Lawyers. This page informs members of pro bono opportunities available to Illinois lawyers through various legal service providers. It also contains stories about pro bono opportunities and the experiences other lawyers have had participating in pro bono. The Illinois State Bar Association encourages lawyers to participate in pro bono activities and give back to their communities.
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Awards
John C. McAndrews Pro Bono Service Award
The award is named in memory of Rock Island attorney John McAndrews, who chaired the ISBA Committee on Delivery of Legal Services and is awarded to individual lawyers, law firms and corporate law departments, and bar associations.
The Joseph R. Bartylak Memorial Legal Services Award
This award is named in memory of legal services attorney Joseph R. Bartylak to annually honor his extraordinary commitment and dedication to civil legal services and his outstanding service to Illinois’ vulnerable and low-income population.
Learn about the Illinois Supreme Court Rules on Pro Bono
- Rule 756(f) – Disclosure of Voluntary Pro Bono Service
- Rule 756 (j) – Pro Bono Authorization for Inactive and Retired Status Attorneys and House Counsel (See also Rule 756(a)(5) & Rule 716) See instructions for applying this status.
Access to Legal Services Initiative
Created by ISBA Presidents Rory T. Weiler and Shawn Kasserman, the ISBA’s Access to Legal Services Initiative seeks to increase and improve access to legal services in Illinois in part by expanding participation in pro bono and the effectiveness of pro bono. By completing the pro bono form , your information shared with the legal service provider(s) of your choice and you will be contacted as pro bono opportunities become available.
Spotlight on Pro Bono
Informative and uplifting articles on pro bono opportunities and experiences