Immigration Law, Education & Advocacy Project (ILEAP), Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Fall River

  • To Volunteer, Contact:
    Rose Mary Saraiva
    508-674-4681
  • Organization Type: Community Services

ILEAP's mission is to provide low-cost, high-quality immigration-related legal services and educate communities in Southeastern Massachusetts concerning immigration law and policies.

We provide free and low-cost legal services for low-income refugees and immigrants, including assistance with immigration documents, and legal representation before government agencies. We provide legal representation on immigration matters including consular processing, adjustment of status, naturalization, family petitions, political asylum, TPS, and removal defense. We also present education workshops, trainings and conferences on current immigration trends and policies impacting immigrant communities in Southeastern Massachusetts.

We service the Fall River Diocese in Massachusetts which covers Fall River, New Bedford, Taunton, Attleboro, the Cape and the islands.

ILEAP is staffed by two full-time attorneys, two paralegals, two caseworkers, and student interns. ILEAP also makes use of pro-bono attorney services.

Pro bono attorneys, paralegals and law students provide information and limited court representation for clients. Law students do research of country conditions and other immigration issues for specific cases. 

Short-term opportunities: prepare and conduct clinics and outreach events.

Listing up to date as of September 2024.

  • County(s) of Volunteer Opportunity: Barnstable, Bristol, Dukes, Nantucket
  • Area of law: Immigration & Naturalization
  • Populations Served: Asylum Seekers, Immigrants, Individuals who are not in legal immigration status, Low Income
  • Opportunities For: Law Students, Lawyers, Paralegals
  • Need for non-English services: Cambodian, Khmer, Portuguese, Spanish, Haitian Creole
  • Hours for Pro Bono Opportunities: Flexible
  • Malpractice insurance is provided for volunteers: No
  • Training Provided: Yes
  • Training Required: No
  • CLE credit for trainings: No
  • CLE credit for pro bono: No
  • Mentoring or supervision offered: Yes
  • Volunteer lawyers need to meet a caseload or hours requirement: Yes
  • Types of projects in need of Pro Bono help: Client counseling (e.g., brief advice), Client intake and screening, Draft legal documents (e.g., briefs), Legal Research, Litigation: Trial/Direct Representation, Prepare legal education materials
  • Volunteers may participate long-distance: Yes
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