Representing Children in Immigration Matters 2016: Effective Advocacy and Ethical Best Practices (Free)
Tuesday November 22
2016
- By: Practising Law Institute
- Time: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
- Time Zone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
- CLE Credit
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Location:
PLI New York Center1177 Avenue of the Americas, (2nd floor), entrance on 45th StreetNew York, NY
- Contact:
- Website: www.pli.edu
Why You Should Attend
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.
Cost: $0
Registration: Click Here
- CLE Credit Comments: CLE-NY Credits Credit Status: Approved Transitional: Newly admitted NY attorneys CAN earn ethics, professional practice, law practice management, and skills credits in this format. Total Credits: 4.00 Ethics: 1.00 Professional Practice: 3.00 CLE-NJ Credits Credit Status: Approved Total Credits: 4.20 Ethics: 1.20 General: 3.00
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