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Esperanza Immigrant Rights Project, CCLA Inc.

Become a Pro Bono Immigration Attorney in the Los Angeles Area!

Help families stay together.

Posted August 28, 2020

Background & Context

Dear volunteer attorney,
If you are interested in supporting the immigrant community facing deportation, we are inviting you to join our Pro Bono information sessions to take on your own immigration case!
During our sessions, we will talk about the many opportunities for you to get involved, and will answer general and specific questions before you take on your own case. Our sessions are scheduled to go for one hour, and will take place fully remotely.
Click "volunteer for this project" to join one of our Pro Bono information sessions!
When: 1st Thursday of the month
Location: Zoom meeting
Esperanza will match you with a case depending on your interest and skills. Attorneys from all practice areas are invited to register for an attorney information session.
We look forward to hearing from you!

Work & Deliverables

Pro Bono Attorneys will be matched with our pro bono director, who will guide you along the way. Depending on your type of case (limited or full scope), you will prepare and file legal documents, and represent a client in front of the judge.

Project Plan

Preparation Phase

  • Attend our Pro Bono Informational Session.

Collaboration Phase

  • Follow our guides and direct mentorship, work on an individual case, and attend to the Hearings.

Wrap Up

  • Prepare filing, and appear in Court for the Hearings.
Bindhu, Katie, and 94 others support this project.

Additional Information

  • Time Commitment: 21+ hours
  • Training Provided: Yes
  • Additional Training Details: In addition to the direct mentorship, we will share training/resources that will help you understand and work on your specific type of case.
  • Site-Preference: Remote
  • Open to Law Students: No
  • Additional Location Details: Due to COVID-19, the immigration courts have allowed attorneys to appear remotely. All clients communications can be done remotely. May change if pandemic improves.
  • Bar License(s) required: Any Bar License
  • Required Languages: None
  • Required Legal Expertise: None
  • Mentoring Provided: Yes
  • Supervision Provided: Yes
Esperanza Immigrant Rights Project, CCLA Inc.

Esperanza is a public interest legal organization whose mission is to advocate for, educate, and defend the most vulnerable immigrants in the Los Angeles area. We provide direct representation and community education to unaccompanied children and, released adults and families, and adults in detention, who cannot afford legal representation.

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