We are changing legal aid.
We create community activism-law programs for, by, with, and within our partner communities. Our model of community activism lawyering unites lawyers and activists to help marginalized communities access justice and pursue social change.
Our Programs
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Community Law Offices
We build comprehensive law offices in partnership with community organizations across Illinois.
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Activism Partnerships
In addition to our legal clinics, Beyond attorneys support cases and projects relating to our activist partners' campaigns.
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Community Empowerment Education
We provide free Know Your Rights, Family Emergency Preparedness, and Community Empowerment Education workshops.
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Helpline
For nearly a decade, our 24/7 national immigration helpline has provided free, confidential legal screenings for more than 1000 callers across the US.
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Activist Support
Beyond Legal Aid provides free legal assistance to any activist facing collateral consequences for their activism work.
Who we are
Beyond Legal Aid unites lawyers and activists in a collaborative pursuit for justice by leveraging legal services to empower the most marginalized communities and individuals. Beyond is changing legal aid. We are changing how lawyers and communities work together. Our lawyers work with activists to support their communities access justice and pursue social change.

