Illinois
There are over 60,000 practising lawyers in the State of Illinois, the fourth largest lawyer population by state in the USA. Admission to practice is governed by the courts system.
Spotlight
International Division attends ABA annual meeting in Chicago
Members of the International Division team attended the ABA annual meeting in Chicago at the beginning of August. As one of the major international conferences of the year, it was a useful opportunity to meet up with partners at the ABA, other foreign bar associations, and our members attending the event.
New Illinois rules on professional conduct
New rules on professional conduct for lawyers who are licensed and who practice in Illinois came into effect on January 1st 2010.
Illinois Supreme Court adopts new rules of professional conduct for lawyers
The Illinois Supreme Court announced Wednesday the adoption of new Rules of Professional Conduct for lawyers who are licensed and who practice in Illinois.
Abolishing the death penalty in Illinois – State Bar examines proposed legislation
The Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA) is taking a close look at legislation that could terminate capital punishment in state.