This three-day course for new practitioners combines a basic overview of immigration law with an introduction to the legal skills critical to becoming an effective immigration law advocate. Topics covered include: immigrating through marriage and other family relationships; the application process for permanent residence; grounds of inadmissibility; affidavits of support; remedies under the Violence Against Women Act; removal proceedings; citizenship and naturalization; and BIA recognition and accreditation. Participants will also learn about effective interviewing, doing legal research, and ethical considerations in immigration law practice. The training will be presented by CLINIC attorneys Kristina Karpinski and Susan Schreiber, with other local speakers

The training is for the staff of Catholic Charities and other community-based organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status, and attorneys and legal worker staff of private law offices. The training is intended for legal workers and lawyers new to immigration law practice. MCLE credit is available for Missouri attorneys.

Cost:

$260 per person for CLINIC affiliates; $780 office location cap ($55 fee per person for more than 3 attendees from same affiliate)
$280 per person for staff of 501(c)(3) non-profit programs; $840 office location cap ($55 fee per person for more than 3 attendees from same office)
$400 per person for private attorneys and their staff
***Please note that the registration fee includes breakfast on all three days***

For additional information about the training, visit http://www.cliniclegal.org/calendar/2009/apr/28/introduction-immigration-law-and-practice-course-new-practitioners

Space is limited. Registration will close April 20th or sooner if capacity is reached.

REGISTER ONLINE HERE

Payment of registration fees by credit card only.