If you are looking for a “hands on” learning experience in immigration law or desire to help those in vulnerable immigrant communities, there are two volunteer opportunities available through the Immigration Legal Assistance Project. Volunteers will learn the workings of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and the Immigration Court as they assist a project that helps thousands of individuals a year.

IMMIGRATION LEGAL ASSISTANCE PROJECT

ILAP is a walk-in clinic in the Federal Building that serves individuals from all over the world with their immigration needs. Under the supervision of ILAP staff attorneys, volunteers will be trained to fill out and organize USCIS packages for green card applications, work permits, citizenship, travel permits, TPS, DACA, etc. Volunteers will be trained in doing proper client interviews and assist with research.

REQUIREMENTS

Speaking another language aside from English is preferred but not required. ILAP is flexible and will try to accommodate volunteer schedule but prefers a time commitment of 2 hours per week.

WHEN AND WHERE

ILAP is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm and is located at 300 N. Los Angeles Street, Room 3107, Los Angeles, CA 90012.

RSVP

If interested in volunteering, please email Project Directing Attorney Silvia Martinez at smartinez@lacba.org

PRO BONO IMMIGRATION COURT PANEL

Volunteers for the Pro Bono Panel will assist with the dedicated docket by conducting Know Your Rights presentations and consultations with recent arrivals in removal proceedings at their Master calendar hearings. Training is available.

WHEN AND WHERE

Fridays from 8:00 am to 11:00 am and 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm at the Immigration Court located at 300 N. Los Angeles Street, 4^th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90012.

REQUIREMENTS

Spanish speaking is preferred but not required. Court experience is not necessary.

RSVP

If interested in volunteering, please email the panel coordinator, Maribel Reynoso at reynosolaw@gmail.com