Court Advocacy Skills Training for Immigration Legal Workers
Sponsored by:
Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc.
Date:
October 20 - 23, 2009
Location:
Mercy Center
2300 Adeline Drive
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650)340-7474
www.mercy-center.org
About the training:
This intensive three-and-a-half day training is designed for non-attorney legal workers and new attorneys, employed by non-profit organizations, who want to gain the skills to represent individuals in immigration court proceedings. Participants will observe and critique mock court proceedings, and work in small groups to prepare the components of a court hearing, including case analysis, witness preparation, opening and closing statements, and evidence objections. On the last day, all participants take part in a mock hearing, representing a respondent seeking relief from removal before an immigration judge.
The trainers for this program are CLINIC Training and Support Attorneys Susan Schreiber, Chicago; Jennie Guilfoyle, New York; and Sarah Bronstein, San Francisco; along with several local immigration attorneys and BIA accredited representatives.
The training will take place at the Mercy Retreat Center; persons in need of lodging may reserve a room at the retreat center for an extra fee, as noted above. For persons attending the training as commuters, note that the training includes required evening sessions.
Important Information About Registration:
This court skills training is intended for non-attorney legal workers and non-profit attorneys who have NO PRIOR COURT EXPERIENCE. Private attorneys MAY NOT register for this training. In addition, we suggest that non-attorney legal workers registering for this training have at least two years of immigration legal experience. Please also note that enrollment for this training is limited to 16 participants and there will be no refunds for cancellation absent exigent circumstances. Be sure that you are available to participate before you register. This is an intensive training and includes evening sessions and homework assignments. The deadline for registration is October 6th or sooner if capacity is reached. If you have questions about whether this is the right training for you, contact Sarah Bronstein at (415) 394-5837. If you have questions about the registration system, please contact Chris Ozaki at (415) 394-9371.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE TRAINING:
The Mercy Center is located in Burlingame, CA on the grounds of the historic Kohl Mansion. The retreat center is located amidst gardens and walking trails. It is a 15 minute cab ride from San Francisco International Airport and a ten minute cab ride from the Millbrae BART (subway) station. There is also a free shuttle to and from the BART station during certain hours. The last morning shuttle leaves the BART station at 8:30a.m. and arrives at the Mercy Center (Sisters of Mercy stop) at 8:44a.m. The last evening shuttle leaves the Mercy Center at 6:23p.m. and arrives at BART at 6:48p.m. Please note that there will be some evening sessions that require attendees to be at the Mercy Center after the last shuttle to BART. Cabs or other means of transportation will have to be arranged. Check www.commute.org for the complete “North Burlingame BART and Caltrain Shuttle” schedule.
Directions:
From Hwy. 101
• Millbrae Avenue exit, west, turn left onto El Camino Real.
• Continue to Adeline (two stop lights past Peninsula Hospital).
• Turn right onto Adeline, continue approximately eight blocks.
• Mercy Center gates are located where Hoover meets Adeline.
From Hwy. 280
• Trousdale exit, east, turn right onto El Camino Real.
• Continue to Adeline (two stop lights past Peninsula Hospital).
• Turn right onto Adeline, continue approximately eight blocks.
• Mercy Center gates are located where Hoover meets Adeline.
There is parking available on site.
Cost:
$410/CLINIC affiliate staff who are commuting to the training daily*
$430/other non-profit staff who are commuting to the training daily*
$575/CLINIC affiliate staff lodging on-site**
$595/other non-profit staff lodging on-site**
*Fee includes lunch and dinner daily, beginning with dinner on October 20, through lunch on October 23.
**Fee includes breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, beginning with dinner on Oct. 20 through lunch on Oct. 23 and the lodging costs of single bedrooms with shared bathroom.
For additional information and an agenda, please open the attachments.
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 DRAFT SUMMARY AGENDA Court Advocacy Skills Training.pdf | 15.33 KB |
| Guest Info.pdf | 15.2 KB |