Illinois Appearance — Self-Represented/Pro-Se is a legal term that refers to a party in a legal dispute who chooses to represent themselves in court without the assistance of an attorney. The term Pro-Se is commonly used in cases where the party does not have the financial resources to hire a lawyer. There are three types of Illinois Appearance — Self-Represented/Pro-Se: Limited Pro-Se Appearance, Full Pro-Se Appearance, and Partial Pro-Se Appearance. In a Limited Pro-Se Appearance, the party is only allowed to represent themselves on a specific issue in court. They are not allowed to participate in other aspects of the case such as filing documents or presenting evidence. In a Full Pro-Se Appearance, the party is allowed to represent themselves on all aspects of the case but are not allowed to enter into any settlements or other agreements that would affect their rights. In a Partial Pro-Se Appearance, the party is allowed to represent themselves on some, but not all, aspects of the case. This type of appearance is often used when the party is represented by an attorney but needs assistance on specific issues.