You will leave this training with a better understanding of the legal and ethical requirements for providing language access to LEP clients; some tools for creating good organizational language access policies and procedures, and also some tangible tips on using interpreters.... Learn More

This course will highlight basic concepts in understanding implicit bias, particularly in the legal services context. The more we’re aware of our implicit biases and how they automatically influence our decision-making, the more we can check ourselves and make more conscious decisions that aren’... Learn More

This training will cover the legal requirements for protecting immigrants from deportation by seeking asylum. Learn the basics rules, the bars to asylum, related forms of protection, gather evidence, proving that your client is credible, and how to work with severely traumatized clients. The asylum ... Learn More

This training will cover all the steps of how to preserve a clients' consumer rights, especially under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, from the initial intake meeting to identifying when a lawsuit can or should be filed. While how identity theft is committed is always evolving, this training will sho... Learn More

In 2008, New York passed the Exempt Income Protection Act (EIPA) to prevent debt collectors from leaving people without enough money in their bank accounts to cover their basic needs. This training will provide an overview of the key protections people have under EIPA, as well as the duties that EIP... Learn More

Fires can be traumatizing for families, whose lives are uprooted by the destruction of their homes. Navigating the bureaucracy to secure tenants’ rights can be especially challenging in the aftermath of a fire. Join advocates from Legal Services NYC, The Legal Aid Society, Mobilization for Justice... Learn More

Legal Services NYC and Central American Legal Assistance are proud to present this training on litigating immigration claims at the appellate level. In this training, the instructors will focus on how to preserve issues for appeal, starting from early client contacts, through preliminary hearings, t... Learn More

This training will cover filing procedures at the Bethpage and Newark Asylum Offices, best practices for preparing effective asylum office submissions, tips for how to prepare the client to testify, the attorney’s role and how to troubleshoot common issues that may arise. We will conclude with the... Learn More

There have been numerous recent changes in special education law in New York – both in terms of the law itself and in terms of how it is being practiced. This CLE is intended for lawyers that represent the parents of students with disabilities in New York City. The presenters will discuss the blac... Learn More

In May 2022, the Department of Homeland Security / Department of Justice (DHS/DOJ) started implementing a new rule for asylum-seekers at the border called the "Asylum Processing Rule."  This rule initially applied only to asylum-seekers in certain detention centers intending to reside in certain US... Learn More

This training is designed for education lawyers who represent parents and students under the idea and section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. It will cover various enforcement strategies in federal court to ensure implementation and compliance related to special education/504 programs, services, and ... Learn More

This immigration court training covers procedural objections, including challenging a defective Notice to Appear, contesting alienage, and seeking termination. It also discusses practical factors for arguing these objections and preserving them for appeal. This is suitable for beginner and intermedi... Learn More

This program will teach advocates how to analyze asylum claims for Venezuelan applicants and how to best to prepare for litigation before the Asylum Office and the Immigration Court. After this training, attendees will understand the country conditions and political context in which most Venezuelan... Learn More

This training is required for volunteers with the NYC Bankruptcy Assistance Project. Prior bankruptcy experience is not necessary. The class will train attendees to interview clients, spot issues, prepare Chapter 7 petitions and advise debtors how to represent themselves at the Meeting of Creditors.... Learn More