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Immigration Equality

Immigration Equality (formerly The Lesbian and Gay Immigration Rights Task Force) is a not-for-profit organization which addresses the widespread discriminatory impact of immigration laws on the lives of lesbians, gay men, transgender individuals, bisexual individuals, and people with HIV through education, outreach, legal representation, advocacy and the maintenance of a nationwide resource and support network.

  • Location of Volunteer Opportunity: All NYC, Bronx, Kings (Brooklyn), NY (Manhattan), Queens, Richmond (Staten Island)
  • Area of law: HIV/AIDS, Immigration & Naturalization
  • Populations Served: Asylum Seekers, HIV, Lesbian, gay, bisexual & transgender
  • Projects For: Law Students
  • Need for non-English services: Spanish
  • Hours for Pro Bono Opportunities: Monday-Friday 9:30am-5:30pm
  • Malpractice Insurance for Volunteer Lawyers: No
  • Training Provided: Yes
  • Training Required: No
  • CLE credit for trainings: No
  • CLE credit for pro bono: No
  • Mentoring or supervision offered: Yes
  • Volunteer lawyers need to meet a caseload or hours requirement: No
  • Volunteers may participate long-distance: No
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Pro Bono Net is proud to feature volunteers from our network of partners. This month we recognize Rebecca Covell of Texas, who has volunteered for over 20 years with the Legal Hospice of Texas. Read more.

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