Free CLE: Representing Children in Immigration Matters 2018: Effective Advocacy and Best Practices

  • 22 Sep 2018
  • 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • PLI - 1177 6th Ave. 2nd Fl. (enter on 45th Street) New York, NY

Registration Link: 

https://www.pli.edu/Content/Seminar/Representing_Children_in_Immigration_Matters/


by Practising Law Institute

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.

  • 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