Overview
 

Non-citizens facing removal are in need of competent and knowledgeable representation. Studies have shown that those without legal representation face a significantly higher risk of removal, regardless of eligibility for relief. There is an acute need for trained advocates to defend immigrants facing removal, and pro bono attorneys can help fill the gap. At this program, expert practitioners will provide a comprehensive, nuts and bolts overview of potential avenues for relief and best practices for defending immigrants facing removal proceedings.

What You Will Learn

After completing this program, participants will be better able to:

• Understand the anatomy of the removal process
• Examine relief for children at risk of removal
• Review relief for victims of crime facing removal
• Explore the intersection of criminal defense and immigration practice
• Focus on the nuts and bolts of cancellation of removal
• Consider asylum law and related relief for asylees facing removal
• Analyze ethical issues and immigration law

Who Should Attend

This program will benefit new and experienced attorneys who represent, or who are interested in representing, non-citizens who are facing removal proceedings.

PLI events that mention working for an IRC Section 501c3 organizations dedicated to providing direct pro bono representation, the organization may be eligible to receive a PLI Pro Bono Membership which provides free access to PLI programs.