Refugee Legal Aid Training Weekend
- Date: 26-27 May 2012
- Time: 9am-5pm
- Venue: King & Wood Mallesons, 13/F, Gloucester Tower, The Landmark, 15 Queen’s Road Central, Central
CPD/CLE CREDIT MAY BE AVAILABLE
This intensive training weekend will provide a comprehensive overview of international refugee law, skills, and ethics for representation in UNHCR’s refugee status determination (RSD) process in Hong Kong.
It is open to partner law firm lawyers, HKU/CUHK clinic students, and prospective Casework Volunteers. Prospective Casework Volunteers must be able to commit to 5-10 hours per week for a minimum of 12 months. Partner law firm lawyers and clinic students are governed by separate agreements.
To apply for a place, please e-mail a CV and Statement of Interest to sjones@hkrac.org. Please include relevant experience, language skills, and Hong Kong immigration status. Preference will be given to partner law firm lawyers, clinic students, and prospective casework volunteers with relevant experience and Hong Kong permanent resident or dependent immigration status.
Deadline for receipt of applications: 13 April 2012.