People's Law School

The People’s Law School is presented in conjunction with the Peoria County Bar Association. All workshops will be held at the ICC North Campus and are free. Please register due to limited seating.

People's Law School - Criminal Law
Fee: $0.00
Dates: 10/1/2024 - 10/1/2024
Times: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Days: Tu
Sessions: 1
Building: Peoria Campus - Hickory Hall
Room: Hickory 103
Instructor: Chuck Schierer

The People’s Law School is presented in conjunction with the Peoria County Bar Association. All workshops are free. Registration is required due to limited seating.

A practical look at Criminal Law including a review of basic criminal law procedures and strategic approaches to the handling of a criminal case.

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This course will explore the basics of criminal procedure; from investigation to trial.

People's Law School - Estate Planning
Fee: $0.00
Dates: 10/29/2024 - 10/29/2024
Times: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Days: Tu
Sessions: 1
Building: Peoria Campus - Hickory Hall
Room: Hickory 103
Instructor: David Wiest

The People’s Law School is presented in conjunction with the Peoria County Bar Association. All workshops are free. Registration is required due to limited seating.

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In this seminar, attendees will receive an overview of techniques to help ensure that their property passes as efficiently as possible to their beneficiaries. Attendees will learn about different learn about different estate planning documents, including wills, trusts, transfer on death instruments, and powers of attorney. Attendees will learn how property passes when they pass away, and how they can title their property to help avoid probate.

People's Law School - Family Law
Fee: $0.00
Dates: 10/3/2024 - 10/3/2024
Times: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Days: Th
Sessions: 1
Building: Peoria Campus - Hickory Hall
Room: Hickory 105
Instructor: Angela Evans

The People’s Law School is presented in conjunction with the Peoria County Bar Association. All workshops are free. Registration is required due to limited seating.

Family Law topics will include an Overview of the Divorce Process, a discussion of the legal divorce process in general, as well as specified discussions about decision making and parenting time, child support, property division and maintenance.

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People's Law School - Landlord/Tenant Issues
Fee: $0.00
Dates: 10/22/2024 - 10/22/2024
Times: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Days: Tu
Sessions: 1
Building: Peoria Campus - Hickory Hall
Room: Hickory 105
Instructor: Jim Rochford

The People’s Law School is presented in conjunction with the Peoria County Bar Association. All workshops are free. Registration is required due to limited seating.

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A complete overview of Landlord/Tenant law in the state of Illinois. We will cover many topics, including landlord’s obligations, security deposits and late charges, leases, tenant rights, the Forcible Entry and Detainer Act, and enforcing judgments. We will go over Illinois case law and common practices in the local community. We will answer any questions participants may have on Landlord/Tenant law in Illinois.

People's Law School: Employment Law
Fee: $0.00
Dates: 10/15/2024 - 10/15/2024
Times: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Days: Tu
Sessions: 1
Building: Peoria Campus - Hickory Hall
Room: Hickory 105
Instructor: Athena Herman

The People’s Law School is presented in conjunction with the Peoria County Bar Association. All workshops are free. Registration is required due to limited seating.

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What are the rules governing the employment relationship? What are the rights and responsibilities of most employees and employers? Topics include state and federal wage/hours laws; discrimination & harassment; the Family and Medical Leave Act; the Americans with Disabilities Act; the Illinois Whistleblower Act; the Illinois Personnel Record and Review Act; the Illinois Freedom to Work Act and the Workplace Transparency Act.

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