We provide training and support to legal professionals throughout the United States to represent asylum seekers, unaccompanied children, trafficking survivors, detained immigrants, and Afghan evacuees. Volunteers have access to online training courses, practice guides, and expert mentors throughout the case.
The Advocates staff will be presenters at these CLEs. For more information and to register, please see the Minnesota State Bar Association
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Your Reasons to be Apprehensive About Doing Pro Bono are Wrong - Debunking Pro Bono Myths
Many lawyers genuinely want to do pro bono work but avoid it because of various misunderstandings and assumptions about how it actually works. One of the biggest myths is about malpractice coverage. The reality is that virtually every provider carries insurance for volunteers. There are other myths, too. Learn what they are and why they are erroneous from a panel of pro bono service provider leaders.
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Pro Bono Summit and Volunteer Training
Learn how to get involved with Pro Bono. Receive an overview on three areas of law that will prepare you to help individuals with common legal issues in the areas of immigration, consumer debt, and criminal expungement. Followed by a social and headshot opportunity.
