Representing Children in Immigration Matters 2016: Effective Advocacy and Ethical Best Practices

  • 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Eastern Time (US & Canada)
  • By: Practising Law Institute
  • This event takes place online.
    Map:
    Webinar/Teleseminar, United States
  • Source: Immigration Advocates Network > IAN Nonprofit Resource Center
Topics:
  • Immigration

The Practising Law Institute will be offering a free webcast of a live presentation from New York, NY entitled Representing Children in Immigration Matters 2016: Effective Advocacy and Ethical Best Practices. Attorneys interested in representing children in immigration matters will learn the framework for key forms of legal relief, including Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) and asylum. Faculty will discuss fundamentals and also will examine practical tips for addressing complex issues that arise in these cases.

What You Will Learn:

  • How to address special issues that can surface when seeking Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) for your client
  • Best practices for analyzing and responding to common ethical issues arising in the representation of children in immigration matters
  • Elements for building a successful asylum case

Who Should Attend:
This program is designed for lawyers and paralegals who represent, or intend to represent, immigrant children and families.

Registration:
For more information and registration, click here.

  • CLE Credit Comments:

    CLE-PA Credits
    Credit Status: Approved
    Total Credits: 3.50
    Ethics: 1.00
    General: 2.50

    Attendance at this event is categorized as "distance learning" by the PA CLE Board. Under current rules, lawyers have the option of completing six (6) hours per compliance year of distance learning by participating in pre-approved, interactive, Internet or computer based CLE programs. More information on distance learning CLE credit.

  • Contact:
    Practising Law Institute
  • Website: pli.edu