Organization Description:
St. Frances Cabrini Center for Immigration Legal Assistance is dedicated to providing high quality, low-cost and pro bono legal services to immigrants and refugees who would otherwise not be able to obtain legal representation. Center activities include outreach, legal assessment and counseling, citizenship application assistance, legal representation and advocacy. The Cabrini Center is the largest non-profit immigration legal service provider in Houston accredited by the Board of Immigration Appeals to represent individuals in immigration legal matters.
To volunteer, contact:
Location:
Cabrini Center for Immigrant Legal Assistance
2900 Louisiana St.
Houston, 77006
Location Map:
Needed
Website:
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:
Clinics
Communications
Community outreach and education
Mentorship
Pro se assistance
Research
Consulting
Opportunities for:
Lawyer
Interpreter/translator
Paralegal
Law student
Experts
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)
Orientation
Substantive Training
Mentorship or supervision provided for volunteers:
Staff attorney mentor
Staff monitors progress of case
Malpractice coverage provided for volunteers:
Yes
Translation/interpretation provided for volunteers:
Yes