Beyond Legal Aid

Beyond Legal Aid unites lawyers and activists to empower communities.

24/7 Immigration Helpline: 872-267-2252

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Our work spans courtrooms to classrooms. Staff Attorney, Natalie, shares about her recent experience at Sauganash Elementary for an engaging and thoughtful Career Day experience. Because the fight for justice, agency, and dignity needs the bright and budding minds of tomorrow.

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As we prepare to celebrate May Day, we invite readers to learn about the intersections of housing justice and workers' rights with our community partner, All-Chicago Tenant Alliance (ACTA). To learn more, visit the first link in our bio/about section! #HousingJustice

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To learn more about how you can support our vital work with Illinois Access to Justice (A2J), visit the linktree in our bio/about section and click "Contact my Reps for A2J." #legalaid #legalempowerment #illinoisa2j

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Can you spare 2 minutes? Depriving someone of dignity and the right to employment is no way to treat those fleeing their country for safety. Scroll to learn how you can resist this attack from your phone or computer, today. #ImmigrantRights #RefugeeRights #Immigration #LegalAid

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Urgent call to action! Illinois is proposing cuts to the state's Access to Justice Program (A2J), a key source of funding that helps some of the most marginalized communities access free legal support and knowledge. We need your support - scroll to learn how you can help, today!

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Alongside our community partner ACTA, Beyond continues to fight with tenants who demand their rights. Together, we are building people power across Chicago and Illinois. To learn more about FAD, visit the link in our bio. #HousingRights #TenantRights #HousingJustice #Legal Aid

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We are searching for a Data & Evaluation intern to join us this summer! Excellent for students with a passion for data analysis, social justice, and impact, this opportunity puts you in the heart of our work. For more information, visit https://t.co/M6WCw5gP9l. #summerinternship

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Looking for a summer experience of impact and storytelling? There is only one week left to apply for Beyond's Research and Writing Internship with our Development Team! For more information, visit https://t.co/M6WCw5gP9l. #SummerInternship #LegalAid #Chicago

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Beyond seeks Language Justice Volunteers! These volunteers are critical to our work; by serving as interpreters and translators between Beyond and communities, your dual-language expertise can help make justice tangible.

#LegalAid #Housing #Immigration #Family #Law #Justice

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Alongside All-Chicago Tenant Alliance (ACTA), Beyond Supervising Attorney Michael reiterated that the Fuerzas Activas de la Damen tenant union will continue to demand dignity and justice. Because everyone deserves safe, affordable housing.

#housingjustice #tenantsunion

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Beyond is on the lookout for budding talent with our 2026 Summer Legal Internship Program in Chicago! Applicants must have completed at least one year of law school prior to starting in May 2026. For more information, visit the linktree in our bio. Deadline March 13, 2026.

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Beyond's hiring! Your next career move is just through our doors. To learn more, visit: https://t.co/zO0Ikqencf

#jobopportunity #newjob #legalaid #Chicago #hiring

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We answer your questions about Beyond's 24/7 national immigration helpline. Have more questions? Comment below!

#immigrantrights #legalaid

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Interested in advancing grassroots activism through a revolutionary legal aid model in your next career? There's no better place than Beyond!

To learn more, visit: https://t.co/bycbHD9NxR

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Our English/Spanish Helpline is available to anyone in the US without access to an attorney. Please leave a detailed voice message about your situation, contact info, and zip code, and a staff member will get back within 7 days.

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To our steadfast supporters, we have a simple message as we enter 2026: thank you.

We are not backing down from the storms confronting marginalized communities, and because of you, we don't have to. Together, we will continue defending Illinois!

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Our Executive Director reminds us that the storms of 2025 aren't going away; with your help, we can meet them in 2026.

We are only $2,531 away from meeting our $20k end of year goal to sustain our immigration defense work. Will you fund our next #hourofjustice? Link in bio.

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We are 55% of the way to our $20k fundraising goal. You can help us support community members like Ariella. $35 funds a helpline call or intake for someone with nowhere else to turn. Right now, will you fund our next #hourofjustice? Link in bio.

#humanrights #defendillinois

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Winter has officially arrived! This week, Beyond's Happiness Committee hosted our end of year celebration. Joined by Chicago's own Scent Queens, staff members curated custom scent blends for their handmade candles. The day was full of good food, laughs, and sumptuous scents.

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Can you spare a $35 gift to support our work with Joanna and immigrant neighbors across Illinois? Donate at the linktree in our bio.

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As the Engaged Citizens Program Manager at Beyond’s Community Partner Mano a Mano Family Resource Center in Lake County, Illinois, Joanna works alongside our attorneys everyday, overseeing our joint community law office in addition to immigration education and advocacy efforts