The Immigrant Families Advocacy Project (IFAP) in conjunction with the Northwest Immigrant Rights Project (NWIRP), and the University of Washington School of Law invite you to participate in a Continuing Legal Education program on providing advocacy to immigrant survivors of domestic violence.

IFAP was founded in 1996 as a partnership between NWIRP and the University of Washington School of Law. The organization trains and matches law students with pro bono attorneys and provides representation to immigrant survivors of crime and domestic violence who are eligible to obtain lawful immigration status in the U.S. IFAP has enabled hundreds of immigrant survivors and their children to begin lives free of violence. IFAP also provides law students with an opportunity to gain training and experience in immigration law, domestic violence advocacy, and client counseling.

Attorneys who commit to taking one IFAP case during the 2009-10 school year may attend the CLE for the cost of materials ($25). Volunteer attorneys will be matched with two law students and assigned a case by NWIRP. Volunteer Attorneys will also receive support and guidance from NWIRP staff attorneys when necessary.