The Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism advances justice by instilling the principles of professionalism in lawyers and judges in Illinois.
The Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism (also known as 2Civility) uses education to promote the ideals of professionalism in our legal and judicial systems. We believe lawyers and judges who embody the principles of professionalism will administer more equitable, efficient, and effective justice for the people of Illinois.
Our Focus
Our educational programming and resources focus on the core concepts of attorney professionalism. Click each subject area to learn more.
Civility 
Diversity 
Future Law 
Legal Ethics 
Well-being 
CLE
We design and deliver innovative professional responsibility CLE and support other CLE providers in developing impactful educational courses for lawyers and judges.
Mentoring
We administer the Illinois Supreme Court’s mentoring program, which connects new and experienced lawyers for a customized learning experience that fulfills the professional responsibility CLE requirement.
Bullying in the Legal Profession
“Bullying in the Legal Profession: A Study of Illinois Lawyers’ Experiences and Recommendations for Change,” unveils data from a study of more than 6,000 Illinois lawyers. The survey, believed to be one of the first wide-scale research projects in the U.S. on the topic.
The data show that, while bullying impacts lawyers from all backgrounds, it disproportionately affects female attorneys, attorneys with disabilities, attorneys of color, younger attorneys, and LGBTQ+ attorneys.
Profiles in Professionalism
Our Profiles in Professionalism video series provides in-depth conversations with Illinois lawyers and judges who are shaping the culture of the legal profession.
The Future Is Now: Legal Services
Our annual conference provides an opportunity for lawyers to explore the trends that are reshaping our legal organizations, courts, and the profession as a whole.
Recent Posts
Our blog provides lawyers, judges, and other legal professionals with the news they need to build an innovative career based on integrity, professionalism, and civility.
