This clinic will be preceded by a training from 6pm-6:30pm.  Clinic details appear below (scroll down).  Please indicate on the registration if you will attend one or both.

Immigration Basics For Pro Bono Clinic Lawyers

AABANY’s Pro Bono Community Service Committee, Issues Committee, and Immigration Committee present a series of talks at AABANY’s Pro Bono Clinics entitled Immigration Basics for Pro Bono Clinic Lawyers. This series will teach lawyers and law students the fundamentals of advising pro bono clients who are or have family in removal (deportation) proceedings. Each session will take place over dinner during the 30-minute period before the pro bono clinic starts.

Session 1: NTA, Detention & Bond
Program time: 6pm- 6:30pm (30 minutes)

Topics:
1. How to guide a pro bono client who receives a Notice to Appear
2. How to locate a detained person
3. How to obtain an immigration bond or request a bond hearing

NY CLE Credit: 1.0 Credits in Areas of Professional Practice (both transactional and non-transitional). Attorneys seeking CLE credits must attend both sessions to earn 1 CLE credit hour. No partial credit is available.

PROGRAM COURSEBOOK CAN BE FOUND HERE.

AABANY is certified by the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board as an Accredited Provider. This program has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the CLE Board for a maximum of 1 credit hours will be applied toward the Areas of Professional Practice. Both Transitional and Non-transitional New York attorneys will earn the credit.

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AABANY Monthly Manhattan Pro Bono Legal Clinic
AAFE Community Center 111 Norfolk Street New York, New York 10002
Wednesday, November 19, 2025 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Please sign up to volunteer using the registration link above.