The Pro Bono Project and Catholic Charities of New Orleans are pleased to present a free three-hour CLE (including one hour of Ethics credit) entitled “Special Immigrant Juvenile Status: Representing Immigrant Children.” This program will be held at Irwin Fritchie, 400 Poydras Street, 27th Floor.

This CLE will provide practical skills training and ethical guidance for attorneys interested in representing children in immigration proceedings. This program is designed for attorneys who are new to Immigration law; no past experience is expected or required.

Attendees will learn the steps of the SIJS process, which includes state and federal filings, will have the opportunity to ask questions of seasoned Immigration practitioners and past volunteers, and will hear live testimonials from former clients about the life-changing impact of their cases.

We strongly encourage attendees of this free CLE to take on one SIJS case (may be shared with another attorney) at the conclusion of the training. Catholic Charities will provide ongoing mentorship and support to these pro bono volunteers, including 1:1 guidance, forms, and translation services, if needed.

Home is Here and The Pro Bono Project are proud to present this free two-hour CLE as an introduction to immigration practice. This program includes a diverse panel of presenters with expertise from the fields of law, interpretation, and clinical social work. Presenters from the private bar, TNOLA interpretation, and Catholic Charities will discuss:

- Ethics (1 hr): Confidentiality, Zealous Advocacy, Truth before the Tribunal

- Professionalism (1 hr): Cross-Cultural Communication and Working With Interpreters (30 mins) and Trauma-Informed Practice (30 mins).

Attendees will be encouraged to accept representation of an asylum case through Home is Here after completion of Part 2 in January 2022.

A Zoom link will be emailed to registered attendees two days prior to the program.

To register, click here.

The Pro Bono Project and Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans are proud to present this free three-hour CLE seminar on the topic of Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, or SJIS, cases. Presenters from Catholic Charities and the private bar will discuss the legal basis and process for these cases, as well as best practice tips to ensure success. Attendees will be encouraged to accept representation in a SIJS case. Three Hours of CLE with one hour of ethics.