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Please see a pro-bono training announcement below.
TRAINING ANNOUNCEMENT
Representing Individuals in Asylum Proceedings
A Training for Pro Bono Attorneys
Friday, October 24, 2014, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
South Congregational Church of Hartford, 277 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06106
Conducted by - International Institute of Connecticut, in partnership with the Hartford Immigration Court
The International Institute of Connecticut, in partnership with the Hartford Immigration Court, is pleased to announce a Model Hearing Training on Asylum Law and Practice for attorneys interested in providing pro bono representation to individuals in deportation proceedings.
All participants are required to handle at least one pro bono case from The International Institute of Connecticut within one year of the training session.
Event Fee: $30.00
Fee may be paid by check payable to “International Institute of Connecticut.” Mail check to – International Institute of Connecticut, 670 Clinton Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06605, Attn: Ellen Messali.
If you are submitting your registration form via e-mail or fax but paying by check, please mail in your check with the bottom portion of the registration form. All checks must be received by Friday, October 10, 2014. To pay by credit card, please call Ellen Messali at 203-336-0141 x253.
Event Agenda:
9:00-9:15 – Complimentary Coffee and Refreshments
Location: South Congregational Church of Hartford, 277 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06106
9:15-12:15 – A to Z: What is Asylum and How to Prepare a Successful Case
Location: South Congregational Church of Hartford, 277 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06106
12:15-12:45 – Complimentary Lunch and Refreshments
Location: South Congregational Church of Hartford, 277 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06106
1:00-5:00 – Model Asylum Individual Hearing
Location: AA Ribicoff Federal Building, 450 Main Street, Rm. 628, Hartford, CT 06103
Due to space limitations, participation will be limited and available on first come, first served basis. If interested, please complete the attached Registration Form and e-mail, fax, or mail it Attn: Ellen Messali at [log in to unmask], 203-339-4400 (fax), or International Institute of Connecticut, 670 Clinton Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06605. Registration forms are due by Friday, October 10, 2014. You will receive an e-mail confirming your registration, followed by a final agenda several weeks prior to the event.
Thank you for your service to the Connecticut Immigrant Community!