Asylum clients are like no other clients in the legal system. An asylum client's experiences and trauma span the globe and involve some of the worst human rights violations of our time. Successfully communicating their story poses unique and fascinating challenges for advocates. From filing the application to preparing for an immigration interview, an asylum applicant faces an intensive and daunting immigration process that many worthy applicants cannot navigate. This session will train advocates to adequately prepare and conduct successful client interviews with individuals that have experienced significant violence and may be suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.