Organization Description:
Human Rights Initiative recruits and trains legal professionals to provide pro bono representation for our clients. We offer group Continuing Legal Education (CLE) trainings four times a year and individual trainings to all of our pro bonos. HRI also provides each pro bono with access to our training manual, Human Rights Initiative; A Pro Bono Guide.
To volunteer, contact:
Location:
2801 Swiss Ave.
Dallas, 75204
Location Map:
Needed
Phone Number:
Area(s) of Law:
Immigration
Special Populations Served:
Children
Asylum Seekers
Immigrants who are victims of crime
Opportunities to represent clients in court, administrative hearings, or other venues:
Yes
Non-litigation opportunites:
Advocacy
Communications
Community outreach and education
Research
Opportunities for:
Lawyer
Paralegal
Experts
Law student
Interpreter/translator
Non-legal volunteers
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)
Mentorship or supervision provided for volunteers:
Staff HRI and Staff monitors progress of case
Malpractice coverage provided for volunteers:
Yes
Translation/interpretation provided for volunteers:
Yes