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Representing Children in Immigration Matters 2018: Effective Advocacy and Best Practices (In-Person or Webcast)

Topics:
  • Continuing Legal Education Program (CLE)
  • Immigration

Why You Should Attend

Attorneys and other advocates who represent children in immigration matters will learn about recent developments in law and policy with regard to important protections available to immigrant children, including Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) and asylum.  Experienced faculty will examine problem-solving strategies for addressing common issues that arise in children’s cases.

What You Will Learn

Important factors in establishing eligibility for Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS)
Elements for building a successful asylum case on behalf of a child
Current administration policies that impact clients and their families,=.


Who Should Attend

This program will offer more advanced strategies for anyone currently representing immigrant children, as well as provide a foundation for those newer to the practice area.


PLI Group Discounts

Groups of 4-14 from the same organization, all registering at the same time, for a PLI program scheduled for presentation at the same site, are entitled to receive a group discount. For further discount information, please contact membership@pli.edu or call (800) 260-4PLI.

PLI Can Arrange Group Viewing to Your Firm

Contact the Groupcasts Department via email at groupcasts@pli.edu for more details.

Cancellations

All cancellations received 3 business days prior to the program will be refunded 100%. If you do not cancel within the allotted time period, payment is due in full. You may substitute another individual to attend the program at any time.

  • CLE Credit Comments: Transitional: Newly admitted NY attorneys CAN earn ethics, professional practice, law practice management, and skills credits in live format. CANNOT earn skills credits in webinar format. Total Credits: 4.00 Professional Practice: 4.00
  • Contact:
    Practising Law Institute
    (800) 260-4754