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2018 NAPABA Law Foundation Summer Public Interest Internship Scholarship
The NLF Public Interest Internship provides support for at least one law student to gain meaningful legal experience during a 2018 summer internship at a public interest organization that provides direct legal services, impact litigation, and/or legal advocacy on behalf of the AAPI community.
Who Applies: Host organizations
Deadline: May 14, 2018
Award Amount: $6000
Number of Awards: At least one award
AABANY’s Issues Committee is pleased to invite you to join the newly formed AABANY Community Response Task Force!
The Community Response Task Force (CRTF) is AABANY’s answer to the rapidly changing legal landscape and the need for quick, effective, and coordinated responses to the emergent issues that affect our communities. AABANY is firmly committed to being a strong voice and steadfast advocate on behalf of the Asian-American/Pacific-Islander community. In the past several months, we have all been witness to sweeping changes that necessitated powerful legal responses. While there have been some great triumphs, there were often times when it was difficult to obtain information, to find ways to contribute, or to organize a response quickly enough to be effective.
The CRTF is specifically designed to address these needs. The CRTF will serve as a central clearinghouse for information and coordination – tailoring the alerts sent to each volunteer based on that volunteer’s preferences and the needs of the community. Alerts and actions will range from emergency legal services to direct non-legal service actions and from workshops to rallies.
Furthermore, the CRTF will not simply be a reactive body but we will seek to proactively research and prepare for issues on the horizon by reaching out to experts and formulating effective responses. We will also be reaching out and collaborating with other organizing bodies in order to present a more united and broad-based response to issues that affect our communities.
So, where does that leave you?
The CRTF is seeking first and foremost to create a database of willing, ready, and able volunteers, like you, who want be a part of the response. We will activate volunteers based on the subject area, the type of response, and the interests of each volunteer.
We are also looking for people to become members of the Task Force itself, helping to research and anticipate possible future issues, reaching out to experts and developing toolkits, and coordinating with
other organizations.
If you are interested, please fill out the this form or feel free to email us directly at [email protected]
We keep all responses and information confidential in the Task Force Database. Information contained therein will not be shared with anyone outside of the Task Force and are solely for the purpose of organizing and coordinating Task Force activities.
To learn more about the Issues Committee, visit http://www.aabany.org/?page=154
Through the Attorney Emeritus Program, New York attorneys fifty-five years of age or older, both retired and still practicing, give back to their communities and to the courts through pro bono service. These attorneys have earned the status of Attorney Emeritus under the New York State Unified Court System, and their experience, guidance, and service benefit over 1.8 million pro se litigants, to the relief of both low-income individuals in the community and the court system itself. To become an Attorney Emeritus, you must have at least 10 years of experience, be in good standing as an attorney, and commit to a minimum of 60 hours of pro bono service. By working through Attorney Emeritus Program providers, Emeritus Attorneys can earn up to 15 CLE credits, and legal malpractice insurance is provided through the legal service organization for which they volunteer. Emeritus Attorneys empower their communities in a variety of ways, from legal assistance and information to providing full representation.
Enroll to become an Attorney Emeritus at anytime, or opt to do so the next time you receive your attorney registration form! Click the link above to apply, or for more information.
Monday, May 16
5:30-7:30 PM
Unite Here Local 6
New York Hotel Trades Council
305 West 44th Street
New York, NY 10036
Confirmed Speakers include:
RSVP at http://bit.ly/APALA-CLRNY
SABANY Pro Bono Clearinghouse will be partnering with the Office of the NYC Public Advocate for an upcoming immigration legal clinic. Without amazing PBC volunteers, we would not have the capacity to reach our community and serve them, so thank you so much.
What: Immigration Legal Clinic for South Asians
When: August 9, 2014
Time: 12-4pm (can volunteer for 2 hour slots)
Where: PS 69 located at 77-02 37 Ave. Queens, NY (Near the E,F,M,R, and 7 trains).
Need: Immigration and Criminal Law Attorneys (please let us
know if you speak a South Asian language though not required)
A bit of an overview, the workshop is a session for members of the South Asian community to learn the basics of current immigration laws, available public services, interacting with law enforcement, and understanding their civil rights. Our attorney volunteers will be giving a quick 10-15 minute consultations over a 4 hour period. The program will begin with a short overview of the following:
Criminal
Immigration
It would be fantastic to have 6-10 attorneys on hand to help. Please reach out if you are interested in volunteering at [email protected] with your name, phone number, practice area and language background.
