2026 Spring Into Pro Bono Series
PSLS' Spring Into Pro Bono Series is returning in 2026!
The Spring Into Pro Bono Series offers attorneys free virtual CLE trainings in exchange for accepting a pro bono case. The 2026 series will focus on representing families experiencing legal issues affecting their housing, financial stability and safety.
The series topics and dates will be announced in January 2026. Have a topic to suggest? Email probono@pslegal.org.
Our pro bono partners who join us at the series will commit to a short-term or extended representation opportunity through an individual case referral or within one of our projects:
- Eviction Negotiation Project
- Family Law Advice Clinic
- Criminal Records Relief
- Advanced Directives for Seniors
- Telephone Advice
Inaugural Series in 2025
Thank you to the inaugural Spring Into Pro Bono sponsors!
Deb Goldberg
Want to help PSLS Spring Into Pro Bono in 2026?
Consider becoming a sponsor or speaker!
Sponsorship questions? Email Lisa M. Hume, lhume@pslegal.org.
PSLS’ inaugural Spring Into Pro Bono series in 2025 welcomed more than 100 individuals at in-person and virtual trainings throughout PSLS’ service area.
The 2025 Spring Into Pro Bono series included topics:
- Working with Domestic Violence Survivors
- Eviction Defense Basics
- Illinois Expungement and Sealing Basics
- How to Chart Criminal Records in Expungement and Sealing Cases
- Drafting Petitions and Court Process in Expungement and Sealing Cases
- Adult Guardianship
- What Private Attorneys Should Know About Public Benefits
Thank you to all of the speakers who participated and shared their knowledge at PSLS’ inaugural series! Recordings of all trainings are available for CLE Credit on PSLS’ pro bono volunteer portal, which launched at the beginning of 2025. PSLS will continue to add trainings to the portal to support our pro bono partners.