Illinois Legal Aid Online

Illinois Legal Aid Online (ILAO) is a nonprofit that provides free legal information and resources to Illinois residents through technology. Founded in 2001, and originally established as the Illinois Technology Center for Law & the Public Interest, the organisation operates the IllinoisLegalAid.org portal and is a registered 501(c)(3) supported by private foundations and individual donors.

Its main product, IllinoisLegalAid.org, offers free legal articles, automated legal forms, guided interviews and a library of self-help materials covering family law, housing, debt, employment, education, health benefits, immigration and other topics. The site serves more than 3 million people annually. A further product, the Get Legal Help tool, connects individuals with legal aid organisations and resources. Technical work spans legal technology, online legal information platforms, automated legal forms, guided interviews and digital self-help tools.

Content is written, reviewed and continuously updated by licensed Illinois lawyers and subject matter experts to ensure accuracy. ILAO maintains partnerships with courts, libraries and legal self-help centres throughout Illinois and is a nationally recognised leader in using technology to deliver legal services. The organisation is mission-driven, with a stated focus on opening opportunities for justice and making justice accessible to all.