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Improving the Pro Bono Experience in Federal Court

Improving the Pro Bono Experience in Federal Court

by collin@rytechllc.com | Dec 21, 2018 | 70 Posts for 70 Years of Justice

Federal court may not be the first place that comes to mind when you think of pro se litigants, but every year, hundreds of people without lawyers file cases in the Northern District of Illinois. The vast majority of those cases are filed by prisoners seeking relief...
A Pro Bono Checklist for Success

A Pro Bono Checklist for Success

by collin@rytechllc.com | Aug 6, 2018 | 70 Posts for 70 Years of Justice

A good pro bono program takes work to develop, maintain, and improve. It requires a lot of planning to ensure it meets the needs of the client population, fills a gap in existing resources, and incorporates feedback from all stakeholders. It should have clear criteria...
Mental Health Pro Bono Program

Mental Health Pro Bono Program

by collin@rytechllc.com | Mar 14, 2018 | Pro Bono Opportunity Spotlight

Each year, nearly one in five Americans will experience a mental health concern and countless more will watch a loved one struggle with mental illness. In Cook County alone, 200,000 residents will experience a severe mental health episode each year. When mental...

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