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Limited Scope Asylum, Assistance for Asylum Seekers

Limited Scope Asylum, Assistance for Asylum Seekers

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This CLE provides an introduction to an pro se assistance to asylum seekers: regulations governing limited scope representation, clinic models to prepare asylum application, and opportunities for pro bono volunteers

Topics to Include:

  • Introduction and Overview of Training
  • Asylum Law Fundamentals
  • I-589 Asylum Application Overview
  • Limited Scope Rule 12:55
  • Limited Scope Clinic Procedures
  • Role of Volunteers
  • Common Issues Faced by Practitioners & Volunteers
  • Ethics of Limited Scope Assistance
  • Opportunities for Full Representation

Speakers

Lourdes Aguilar – Staff attorney and ONA Legal Counsel at Neighbors Link Community Law Practice

Nicole E. Feit – Director of Immigration, Legal Services of the Hudson Valley

Ilene Hartzband – Pro Bono Director, Legal Services of the Hudson Valley

Melanie Zamenhof – Senior Staff Attorney at Neighbors Link Community Law Practice

Non-Member Price: $100.00
Published Date:
  • July 30, 2024
Format:
  • Online On-Demand
Product Code:
  • VPC81
Areas Of Professional Practice Credit(s):
  • 1.5
Total Credit(s):
  • 1.5