Unaccompanied immigrant children are left to fend for themselves during removal proceedings because legal counsel is not guaranteed for them in immigration court. This is why the American Bar Association Solo, Small Firm and General Practice Division has partnered with Kids in Need of Defense, or KIND, to recruit and train volunteer lawyers to assist unaccompanied children ranging in age from as young as 3 up to 19.
KIND has created a pro bono movement of law firms and other organizations that strive to ensure that no child appears in immigration court without representation. To volunteer for a case with KIND, click here. For more information about KIND, visit www.supportkind.org.
The division will hold a free CLE-accredited training session for potential volunteers from 8-10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 13, at the Westin Seattle. Advance registration is required.
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