Beyond Legal Aid

Earlier this month, our summer interns toured a federal court room in Chicago. Interns met Judges Virginia Kendall and Michael Kennelly, gaining insights into their careers and observing court proceedings including a plea hearing, evidentiary hearing, and naturalization ceremony.

Beyond is seeking a full-time Program Administrator with genuine interest in grassroots activism and being part of a new legal services model. To learn more and apply, visit: beyondlegalaid.org/careers

Beyond is seeking a Research and Writing Intern with applications due by the end of day on Monday, July 28. To learn more and apply, visit: beyondlegalaid.org/careers

We are very excited to announce the launch of our Beyond Legal Aid TikTok account! Follow us here for behind-the-scenes content and all the latest updates. We can’t wait to connect with you and spread the legal empowerment movement in a whole new way — see you on TikTok!

@FLAPIllinois in partnership with @BeyondLegalAid attorneys will host a free in-person immigration clinic serving those in the Western Suburbs. Time and location in flyer below. To book your free appointment, call FLAP at (888) 451-3527 or email: [email protected]

Virtual info panel tomorrow at 11am! To RSVP, email [email protected] with the subject line “2026 Fellowship”.

Our very first Decade Report has dropped! You can view it here: beyondlegalaid.org/2025decaderepo…

Curious about what it’s like to be a Beyond Fellow? Join us for a virtual info panel on July 11th at 11 AM, where former fellows will share their experiences and insights. To RSVP, email [email protected] with the subject line “2026 Fellowship”.

Exciting opportunity for aspiring legal advocates! Beyond is looking to sponsor applications for Postgraduate Legal Fellowships. Deadline to apply is July 14th. Learn more: beyondlegalaid.org/careers

We are deeply moved to have been honored within the US Congressional Record by Representative Jesús G. "Chuy" García in celebration of our ten-year anniversary. Thank you, @RepChuyGarcia, for this meaningful recognition and to @EnlaceChicago for hosting us!