Law students can assist with research, drafting of pleadings and interviewing clients initially. Training is offered but is not mandatory. Offers free legal assistance and educational services to artists and arts organizations that are financially unable to retain legal counsel. Law students are interns and are responsible for manning the ArtLaw Hotline, legal writing for a newsletter and presenting programs. A limited amount of training is offered.
Training includes workshops, staff assistance and a mentor program.
Client base includes low income individuals with physical and mental disabilities who reside in Cook County, IL as well as elderly individuals who reside in the City of Chicago. Training is offered but not mandatory. Training seminars are arranged throughout the year in all substantive areas of the law. Provides free legal services to victims of domestic violence through the operation of a walk-in clinic in the lower concourse at the Daley Center. PBA deals almost exclusively with women seeking emergency, interim and final civil orders of protection.