The Greater Chicago Legal Clinic

Our Mission

We are passionate, community-based legal advocates helping underserved families and individuals in the Chicago area navigate the justice system.

Our Vision

Looking to the future, our vision is to build a society where there are no service gaps in the justice system, so that all Chicago-area communities have equal access to quality legal representation—regardless of income or background.

Our Values

We support our mission and vision for the future with these closely held values:

• Access: We provide a vital community service to those who have nowhere else to turn.
• Dignity: We listen and always treat our clients and colleagues with compassion and respect.
• Dedication: We are driven by our generosity of time and spirit to relentlessly pursue successful outcomes for our clients.
• Community: We take a grassroots approach to lift up our neighbors in need.
• Inclusion: We believe in fundamental equality and welcome everyone who needs our help. We strive to reflect our clients’ diverse backgrounds internally.
• Expertise: We draw on the deep experience of our staff attorneys to tackle the kitchen table issues our clients face.
• Partnership: We value our collaborative relationships with other social service organizations, as well as law firms, corporations, and law schools.