Organization Description:
KIND recruits pro bono attorneys to represent unaccompanied immigrant children in removal proceedings before the Immigration Court.
To volunteer, contact:
Location:
1303 San Jacinto St., 9th Floor
Houston, 77002
Location Map:
Needed
Phone Number:
Website:
Counties Served:
Area(s) of Law:
Immigration
Special Populations Served:
Children
Immigrants
Victims of crime
Opportunities to represent clients in court, administrative hearings, or other venues:
Yes
Non-litigation opportunites:
Research
Opportunities for:
Lawyer
Experts
Law student
Interpreter/translator
Opportunities well-suited for a group to work on together (for example: several lawyers from one firm or legal department):
Yes
Training provided for volunteers:
Continuing Legal Education (CLE)
Substantive Training
Mentorship or supervision provided for volunteers:
Assigned mentor
Staff monitors progress of case
Malpractice coverage provided for volunteers:
Yes
Translation/interpretation provided for volunteers:
No