July 18 | 2-3 p.m. ET | CA MCLE: N/A

The Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. (CLINIC), is pleased to announce a court skills training opportunity for Partially Accredited Representatives who want to qualify and apply for full accreditation to represent clients in immigration court.

The Partial to Full Accreditation Initiative will guide participants through activities, webinars, and readings geared toward learning the skills essential for effective litigation as required for full accreditation. The initiative will culminate in a 3-day court skills training in Dallas, Texas, from Feb. 3-5, 2026. During the in-person training, participants will learn essential skills from CLINIC faculty and will practice with exercises on direct examination, objections, preparing for cross examination, re-direct examination, and closing arguments. CLINIC faculty will provide individualized feedback after each performance.

If interested in this opportunity, please join us for an informational webinar on July 18, 2025, during which we will discuss the application process, selection criteria, registration process, training overview, requirements, time commitment, and expectations.

A recording of this webinar will be posted to the CLINIC website.

Certificates of attendance will not be provided.

July 8-July 29, 2025 | 2-3:30 p.m. ET | CA MCLE: 1.5 per webinar

Have you ever met a potential client who is in removal proceedings? What are the different kinds of removal orders and how can your client receive one? How can a client seek relief in removal proceedings? This webinar series is designed for those who do not regularly practice in immigration court and would like to learn more about representing clients in removal proceedings, particularly in a challenging environment.

NOTE: Access to recordings of the webinars is included with your purchase of the four-part webinar series. Your access will be available until Sept. 2.  

Webinar One: All About Removal Orders

July 8 | 2-3:30 p.m. ET | CA MCLE 1.5

This webinar will review both immigration court removal orders and orders of removal issued outside of immigration court, including expedited removal orders, removal orders against certain noncitizens with aggravated felony convictions, judicial orders of removal, and reinstatement of removal orders. We will discuss the context in which noncitizens receive these removal orders as well as how an advocate can know if a client has a removal order.

Webinar Two: Overview of Removal Proceedings in Immigration Court

July 15 | 2-3:30 p.m. ET | CA MCLE 1.5

This webinar will describe the anatomy of a removal proceeding, including when proceedings may be initiated and the different types of immigration court hearings, including master calendar and individual hearings. We will also discuss responding to immigration court scheduling orders. The presenters will explain how proceedings are initiated, who the players are, and the varying ways proceedings can conclude. Presenters will also review the rights and responsibilities of individuals in removal proceedings and the roles of the immigration judge and the DHS attorney.

Webinar Three: Overview of Relief From Removal

July 22 | 2-3:30 p.m. ET | CA MCLE 1.5

This webinar will cover the forms of relief available to noncitizens in removal proceedings such as asylum, withholding of removal and protection under the Convention Against Torture, cancellation of removal, and adjustment of status. Presenters will discuss the key issues to screen for to identify possible eligibility for relief. We will also discuss other options in removal proceedings such as motions for termination and administrative closure.

Webinar Four: Current Enforcement and Detention Policies and Practicing in a Difficult Environment

July 29 | 2-3:30 p.m. ET | CA MCLE 1.5

In this webinar, presenters will discuss enforcement and detention policies under the current administration and how to best protect our clients. We will discuss creative strategies advocates can employ to protect their clients' needs as much as possible under challenging conditions. These may include challenges to notice or improperly issued Notices to Appear, administrative and habeas challenges to detention, and contesting the charges brought by DHS.
 

June 5, 2025 | 2-3 p.m. ET | CA MCLE: N/A

Current capacity does not meet current demand for low-cost legal representation in immigration matters. Many immigrants seek services from nonprofit and community-based agencies, which often provide a wide array of both social and legal services. In many instances, these agencies are staffed by non-attorney legal workers who provide both counseling and direct services to clients.  

Join CLINIC’s Field Engagement Team in an open forum as they discuss the considerations a nonprofit might have when contemplating opening an immigration legal services program.  

Also, learn more about the Capacity Building Institute, CLINIC's newest service. The Capacity Building Institute serves organizations seeking to gain authorization to practice immigration law through trainings, technical assistance, and assistance with the Department of Justice Recognition and Accreditation application.

Topics will include:  

• Unauthorized Practice of Immigration Law (UPIL)  

• Recognition and accreditation facts 

• Financial management and funding FAQs 

• CLINIC affiliation details and membership requirements 

NOTE: This webinar is intended for those agencies interested in CLINIC affiliation, not for current Affiliates.
 

June 17, 2025 | 2-3:30 p.m. ET | CA MCLE: 1.5

Parole is a mechanism through which an applicant receives permission to enter or remain in the United States without being granted admission or lawful status. There are various categories of parole under immigration law, including humanitarian parole, advance parole, and parole in place. This panel will cover general eligibility for parole as provided by the statute and regulations, as well as the general application process for parole. Participants will also learn about the risks and benefits of parole, including employment authorization and potential adjustment eligibility, particularly in light of the current administration’s attack on parolees.  

The webinar recording will not be provided so be sure to join us live.
 

June 13, 2025 | 2:30-3:30 p.m. ET | CA MCLE: N/A

CLINIC's Advocacy team invites you to the second quarterly roundtable of 2025 to discuss immigration policy advocacy issues within our network, how we can help, and how to use CLINIC's case escalation services. In this roundtable, we are eager to hear your concerns as Affiliates so we can better understand which immigration policy issues most affect your practice, what state or local concerns you are experiencing, and how we can support you in addressing government errors in case processing.

NOTE: No certificates of attendance will be issued for this roundtable.