The 2021 NC Legal Needs Assessment found that immigration issues present the second most pressing legal need in the state for unrepresented individuals. To help meet that need, legal aid providers have created pro bono projects that serve immigrants seeking asylum but lack enough resources to train and supervise volunteers.
This program teaches attorneys, paralegals, and law students how to effectively gather information and create I-589 Applications for asylum to help experienced immigration advocates assist their clients in obtaining asylee status.
The program includes introductions to the relevant laws, regulations, and policies, practical tips on interviewing immigrants, and important immigration asylum statistics.
INCLUDED SESSIONS
- Introduction to Asylum Law and Review of the Form I-589
- Current Litigation/Policies Affecting Asylum Seekers and Background on Asylum Seekers in North Carolina
- Unaccompanied Children and Child Centered Approach
DETAILS
Live Webcast
Friday, March 17, 2023
8:55 AM–12:20 PM
AGENDA
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SPEAKERS
- Rebekah Niblock, Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy, Charlotte
- Jacob G. Oakes, Pisgah Legal Services, Asheville
PLANNED BY
NCBA Pro Bono Committee
- Evan G. Lewis, Law Office of Evan G. Lewis, Washington, NC (Planner)
- Rachel L. Royal, Royal Touch Legal and Business Solutions, Wilmington (Planner)
APPROVED CREDIT
North Carolina: 3.00 MCLE Hours
PROGRAM PRICING
See pricing below.
Complimentary program registration is available to the first 22 NCBA members. This opportunity is made possible through a grant from the North Carolina Bar Foundation.
