On Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at 10 am Kids in Need of Defense (KIND) is offering a live 90-minute legal training program, An Introduction to Representing Unaccompanied Children in Immigration Matters, in conjunction with the Child Advocacy Clinic at Rutgers Law School – 123 Washington St, 4th floor, Newark, NJ 07102.  This training will provide an overview of the basics of removal proceedings for children and an introduction to appearing in Immigration Court. This is a key general training for every pro bono interested in representing an unaccompanied child in the 2018 political and legal climate, including legal representation at the Newark Immigration court, Newark Asylum Office, and NJ family courts.  KIND will provide a brief primer on SIJS and Asylum law, as well as tips and best practices for working with children in the legal context.

Space is limited; please RSVP via email to: ariela.herzog@law.rutgers.edu
While the training is free, please note that no CLE is offered.