AILA to Launch New Initiative for Immigration Paralegals
On June 3, 2024, AILA will launch a new initiative, AILA Affiliated Paralegals, that will add a plethora of newly developed tools and resources on immigration law and project management for the paralegal community, building on the existing resources we offer to AILA paralegals.
AILA is the first and only organization to provide a comprehensive program to support immigration paralegals and give them the tools and knowledge necessary to be successful through innovative training, products, and community building.
Members:
Saves You Time While Also Increasing Your Staff’s Efficiency, Productivity, and Effectiveness
Provides In-Depth Training
We know you are busy, let us take the training burden off your shoulders.
Important Ethics Guidelines
We will provide resources that are mindful of important ethics rules and don’t promote unauthorized practice of law.
Access to Critical Immigration Resources
We know well-trained staff need access to key resources.
“This initiative is a direct response to demands from AILA members for enhanced training, development and community support opportunities for paralegals within the immigration law community.”
- Farshad Owji
AILA President
Targeted Learning Opportunities
Take advantage to ongoing educational programming designed specifically for you.
Access to Specialized Community
Join a dedicated listserv and forum in AILA’s Message Center to build community, ask questions, and bounce ideas around with your peers.
New Tools and Resources
AILA will be providing cutting-edge resources so that immigration paralegals can become highly trained and also stay head of the constantly changing legal environment.
Guide to New AAP Benefits
| Content | Old Paralegal Access | New AAP Access |
|---|---|---|
| AILA.org access | ✔ | ✔ |
| Message Center access | ✔ | ✔ |
| Roundtable recordings | ✔ | ✔ |
| AILA8 | ✔ | ✔ |
| Career Center access and discounts | ✔ | ✔ |
| Eligibility for tuition assistance | ✔ | ✔ |
| Access to member discount programs | ✔ | ✔ |
| Member pricing on conferences and other educational programs | ✔ | ✔ |
| Member’s pricing on AILA publications | ✔ | ✔ |
| Community: A private listserv and a private forum in the Message Center just for paralegals | ✔ | |
| Paralegals Success Toolkit featuring an immigration acronym guide, practice tips, and real-world guidance to be a successful immigration paralegal | ✔ | |
Technology Resources:
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| Quarterly webinar training featuring new content created specifically for paralegals | ✔ | |
| Free modules from the Paralegals Online Course | ✔ | |
| Well-being resources | ✔ | |
| New volunteer opportunities including authoring blogs and involvement in AILA paralegal education planning | ✔ |
Las Vegas, Nevada
A can’t-miss opportunity exclusively for paralegals!
This August, AILA is hosting a two-day, in-person conference and simultaneous webcast that will provide paralegals and support staff with insights into the complexities and practicalities of immigration law, preparing them to effectively assist their supervising attorneys and clients.
Designed by AILA members (including former paralegals) with experience training support staff, the program will feature expert faculty covering all aspects of what an immigration paralegal encounters in day-to-day practice. Faculty will begin by providing a foundational overview of the paralegal’s role before expanding into subject-matter-specific information on a range of topics. Sessions will delve into issues relevant to employment-based immigration, removal and relief, adjustment of status, immigrant visa processing, naturalization, and much more.
Each session will culminate with a question-and-answer period, allowing attendees to interact directly with faculty and gain further insights. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to hone your paralegal skills and network with your colleagues from across the country!
Book Your Hotel Room Now
The Paralegals Conference will take place at the Venetian Convention & Expo Center at the the Venetian Resort, 3355 and 3325, Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, NV.
Hotel options include the Palazzo and Venetian Towers at the Venetian Resort. Both towers are equidistant from the Convention & Expo Center where the conference will take place. Reserve online at the Venetian Resort’s main website for the current best room rate of your choice. Please note that the resort fee is $50 per night if booked on the main hotel site.
Lock In the AILA Discounted Room Rate
AILA has contracted specially discounted group rates in the Palazzo Tower for the following room types only:
- Luxury King City View (Strip View), Palazzo Tower – $185/night*
- Luxury Two Queens Sphere View, Palazzo Tower – $205/night*
*Plus, applicable taxes and mandatory resort fee of $45/night.
Reserve a room in the AILA discounted room block by phone at 1-866-659-9659 (Group Code: RAMIL) or online using AILA's direct link.
The AILA group rate is not guaranteed for any other dates outside of August 2 through August 6, 2024, and will be based on availability.
The deadline to reserve at the AILA group rate is Monday, July 12, 2024, or when rooms at the AILA rate sell out. Reservations are made on a first-come, first-served basis. Rooms at the AILA rate will likely sell out before the July 9 deadline, so we advise you to make your reservation as early as possible. AILA will not be able to get additional rooms at the AILA rate after the AILA block of rooms fills up.
Note:
All conference registrants will receive digital recordings of the sessions, allowing you to revisit panels of special interest and catch any sessions you may have missed during the live conference.
All registrations are subject to approval. AILA restricts registration for this conference exclusively to AILA law student members, the paralegals of AILA members, and AILA members.
Stay tuned!
In early June, more program details will be provided and registration for the paralegals conference will open.