This program addresses the importance of laying proper foundations for evidence, as well as strategies for responding to objections and preserving your record when foundational objections are sustained. Beyond just introducing general concepts, program segments address strategies for working with traditional forms of evidence, as well as various forms of digital evidence that are now becoming more common.

This practical half day program covers the key steps attorneys must take before opening probate in Illinois, including initial client meetings, identifying heirs and assets, and assessing potential issues before filing. Review key will provision and common pitfalls, and best practices for preparing a clear, defensible affidavit of heirship. Designed to help practitioners avoid early missteps, this program ensures probate cases start on solid footing.

Designed for Illinois attorneys focused on elder law, the annual Elder Law Short Course offers a comprehensive exploration of the most current issues affecting older adults and their families, including estate planning, Medicaid, guardianship, long-term care, and recent legal developments. Attendees will stay ahead of evolving laws and policies, learn advanced planning tools such as special needs trusts, retirement account strategies, and irrevocable trusts, strengthen advocacy skills for serving diverse clients—including LGBTQ+ individuals, caregivers, people with disabilities, and those at risk of exploitation—and gain practical guidance on navigating overlapping public benefits programs, all while networking with experienced faculty and peers.

New for 2026, Day Two includes an optional Track C devoted entirely to AI in elder law practice, with demonstrations, practical “plain-English” guidance, and interactive workshops designed for immediate use. Because this track is an additional-fee add-on and is not recorded, attendees who select it must attend in-person. Registration is limited.

The IICLE® Ethics Bundle is your complete solution to fulfilling your Illinois MCLE Professional Responsibility requirements. We've taken 6+ pre-selected hours of online on-demand programs with approved Ethics and Professional Responsibility credit and combined them in one bundle at an affordable price.

This curated collection includes all the sessions you need to fulfill your professional responsibility credit requirements for your reporting period. Covering a broad spectrum of topics in each required professional responsibility credit area, including mental health/substance abuse and diversity/inclusion, this bundle ensures that you are not only compliant with Illinois MCLE requirements, but are also well-prepared to navigate the complex ethical landscape of legal practice.

Join the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers - Illinois Chapter for their signature October CLE Seminar, powered by IICLE. An essential event for experienced family law attorneys, this fast-paced program delivers practical strategies and fresh insights on today’s most pressing issues. Highlights include caselaw, forensic accounting, dissipation, orders of protection, 604.10(b) evaluations, updated Bounds of Advocacy, and a live, in-person-only judges’ panel - available exclusively to in-person attendees (not webcast or recorded).

Not included in IICLE® Online All-Access subscription.

This handbook provides an overview of the procedures, caselaw, and state and federal statutes relevant to debtor-side advocacy in debt collection litigation, including discussion of important updates to Illinois’ Collection Agency Act since the previous edition of the handbook.