Representing Unaccompanied Children in Immigration Proceedings: Learn How to Help (Audio-only)

  • 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
  • Eastern Time (US & Canada)
  • By: Practising Law Institute, Kids in Need of Defense (KIND)
  • Source: Pennsylvania
Topics:
  • Webinar
  • Immigration
  • Pro Bono Program/Legal Services Organization

 Celebrate Pro Bono - National Pro Bono Celebration, October 21-27, 2012The Practising Law Institute is presenting a free audio seminar entitled Representing Unaccompanied Children in Immigration Proceedings: Learn How to Help, on October 24, 2012 at 1:00 pm Eastern.

The number of unaccompanied children placed in U.S. custody in Fiscal Year 2012 has reached an historic high: over 14,000 children, more than double the number last year. Many of these children, who range from toddlers to teenagers, are fleeing abuse, abandonment, and persecution in their home countries, or are victims of human trafficking or other crimes. They are placed in immigration removal proceedings and are not provided an attorney, regardless of their age. Kids in Need of Defense (KIND) is a national nonprofit organization working hard to match these children with caring pro bono attorneys who will ensure that they do not face an immigration judge alone.

Please join Laurie Carafone, Pro Bono Coordinator at the Boston office of Kids in Need of Defense (KIND), and Douglas C. Doskocil, a partner at Goodwin Procter LLP and KIND pro bono attorney, for a free One-Hour briefing on Representing Unaccompanied Children in Immigration Proceedings, and learn how you, too, can help.

Topics to be addressed include:

  • Real stories of children fleeing abuse and persecution, and facing court proceedings alone
  • Forms of immigration relief available for unaccompanied children
  • Practice tips for representing children

Attorneys of all backgrounds, expertise, and experience are welcome. No prior immigration experience is needed. Register now and don't miss this important Free Briefing in recognition of National Pro Bono Celebration Week!

More Information and Registration

  • CLE Credit Comments: This program has been approved for one (1.0) substantive Pennsylvania continuing legal education credit. There is a 4.0 credit limit per year for this type of viewing.
  • Contact:
    Practising Law Institute
  • Website: www.pli.edu