Legal Department

Attorney volunteers work under the supervision of an LCBH staff attorney on all aspects of client cases, from client intake through case resolution.  LCBH will provide training in eviction law, as well as supervision and assistance to volunteers.

For law students we require a minimum commitment of ten hours per week during the normal school year.  Law students work under the supervision of an LCBH attorney, and focus on client intake, assist with landlord-tenant conflict resolution and preparing documents.  For students with 711 certification, experience in court representation is also available.

For paralegal students we require a minimum commitment of ten hours per week during the normal school year.  Paralegal students work under the supervision of an LCBH attorney, and focus on client intake, assist with landlord-tenant conflict resolution and preparing documents.

In 2008, attorneys volunteered 1,745 hours to LCBH.

Paralegals, Legal interns and volunteers worked 1, 354 hours.

The total monetary worth of these volunteered hours amount to $503, 950.

All interested legal volunteers should contact attorney Caitlin Ewing at cewing@lcbh.org or (312) 347-7600 ext. 530

Social Services

Our Social Services Department assists our legal clients with resources and information.  This can include housing searches, applying for benefits, procuring clothing and furniture or locating counseling.  Volunteers can do case management, social services referral, and work on our employment and housing client desk project.

In 2008, Social Service Interns and Volunteers worked a total of 1, 896 hours for LCBH.  The amount of time donated to LCBH for Social Services is monetarily valued at $37, 920.

All interested volunteers, interns or students should contact Paul Beals at pbeals@lcbh.org or at (312) 347-7600 ext. 506.