October 26/Seattle: Iraqi Refugee Assistance Project (#IRAP) #probono training #MCLE

The Iraqi Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP) seeks pro bono attorneys interested in providing legal representation to Iraqi refugees. Attorneys who register for this event in advance will be paired with a law student and the case that they will be working on, greatly increasing the educational value of this program!
Background:
IRAP is a student-driven organization with local chapters at Seattle University and the University of Washington Schools of Law, matching pairs of law students with pro bono supervising attorneys to provide legal representation to Iraqi refugees. IRAP cases range from Special Immigrant Visa applications for former US military interpreters to submitting Requests for Reconsideration to appeal denials from USCIS or UNHCR. While it is the primary responsibility of the student teams to research and draft documents, attorneys play a critical role in supervising, advising, and mentoring their student teams. Attorneys can estimate a time commitment of between 5-10 hours per month, with cases usually lasting between 3-6 months.
Please contact Arthur Delong, delonga1@seattleu.edu, to join this remarkable program!
No special experience needed.
Topics Of This Training Event:

• Requests for reconsideration (RFR) 
• Refugee status determination (RSD) appeals
• Cultural Competency
• Working with Interpreters
• Ethics.

Title:
Iraqi Refugee Assistance Project Volunteer Training 
When/Where:
Davis Wright Tremaine
Suite 2200
1201 Third Avenue
Seattle, Washington 98101-3045
Speakers:

• IRAP member Colleen Mooney
• Professor Jill Dutton
• Professor Richard McDermott

By:
Iraqi Refugee Assistance Project
Credit:
3 credits applied for
More Information And Registration:
Space is limited to 40 lawyers. Please preregister by contacting Arthur Delong, delonga1@seattleu.edu.