2025 CARES Symposium

This year’s annual symposium hosted by the Clinic for Asylum, Refugee and Emigrant Services (CARES) will focus on maximizing pro bono efforts and fostering meaningful community involvement in supporting immigrants facing complex legal challenges. This event will feature immigration attorneys, non-profit leaders and advocates, who will share practical insights on how attorneys can navigate the unique aspects of immigration law and provide crucial support through pro bono work. The symposium will also address the current immigration landscape, highlighting the specific legal needs of immigrant populations and the critical role legal professionals play in advancing justice.

Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the ethical, practical, and legal considerations in offering pro bono services to immigrants, emphasizing collaboration with community organizations and non-profits. Participants will learn about opportunities to provide direct legal representation and engage in broader advocacy efforts that support immigrant rights. This CLE-accredited event will provide essential knowledge for attorneys looking to give back to the community and equip them with the tools to make a tangible impact on the lives of immigrants navigating legal systems.

The Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education Board has approved this program for 1 Substantive and 1 Ethics CLE credits. Please note registration is required for this event. The cost of attendance is covered by a generous gift from Joseph Azrack ’69 VSB.

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Host or Publisher Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law