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 underserved communities access justice and pursue social change.
Norma is a new community member in Chicago. A mother hoping to secure fundamental rights for her and her family, she sought out immigration support from one of Beyond’s community partners, Enlace Chicago.
“I need people to know that I’m a successful business owner now. From having a record to owning a successful business,” said community member Daniel.
Dear Beyond Legal Aid community, On behalf of Beyond Legal Aid and its Board of Directors, I write to inform our community of a leadership transition at Beyond Legal Aid effective September 1, 2024.
Dear Beyond Community, After much deep reflection over the past few months, I have made the decision to step down as Co-Director of Beyond.
“I took a stand and I’m proud of myself,” said community member Joe*, after his case came to a close earlier this year. Joe came to Beyond through community partner, Blocks Together, in December 2022.
Americans have a right to safe, adequate housing, but for many Chicagoans, that right is something they have to fight for. Jae knew this reality all too well.