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New Lawyer Starter Kit
Valuable Illinois Practice Resources Free for New Lawyers
Recently admitted to the Illinois bar? Get your complimentary kit — including Online Library access, an MCLE Board-approved Basic Skills program, and more — all at no cost for two years from admission.
What’s in the kit
Resources for the First Years of Practice
The New Lawyer Starter Kit is free for two years from Illinois admission. Add it to your account to unlock Basic Skills, on‑demand hours, and the Online Library.
E‑Book and Discounts
Exclusive e-book for lawyers new to practice plus substantial discounts on live programs and print publications.
Get the kitBasic Skills Program
6.0‑hour MCLE Board-approved Basic Skills program.
Get the kitOn‑Demand CLE
Up to 12 additional hours of IICLE on‑demand programs.
Browse programsHow it works
Enroll in a few steps
Confirm Illinois admission
This free kit is for attorneys admitted to Illinois practice within the last two years.
Add the kit to your account
Open the New Lawyer Starter Kit signup page. The kit is added to your account automatically when you enroll.
Access Basic Skills and the Library
After enrollment, complete the MCLE Board-approved Basic Skills program, search the Online Library, and use your additional on‑demand hours.
Still in school?
Law Students and Law Schools
Current law school students: start with the Law Student Resource Kit. Libraries and faculty use the Law Schools page for on‑campus access.
Stay current
FLASHPOINTS
Free monthly e-updates on statutory and caselaw changes across Illinois practice areas.
Enroll
You need a free IICLE account to enroll. Create one or log in, then return here to add the kit.
Enter your ARDC number and bar admission year, then add the free kit to your cart.
FAQ
Common questions
Who can get the New Lawyer Starter Kit?
Attorneys admitted to Illinois practice within the last two years. The kit is free for two years from admission.
How long does the kit last?
Two years from your Illinois Bar admission date, as stated on the live kit product.
What is the difference between the student kit and this kit?
The Law Student Resource Kit is for current law students and includes free access to on‑demand programs. The New Lawyer Starter Kit is for attorneys after Illinois admission. It adds MCLE Board-approved Basic Skills, up to 12 additional on‑demand hours, an exclusive e-book, and two years of access from admission.
Where do I enroll?
Add the free kit on the New Lawyer Starter Kit signup page.