Making the choice to start your own practice is a big decision. In exchange for the benefits of work-life balance and flexibility that come with being your own boss, you will need to take on business ownership and all its nuances. The practice of law is a profession, but a law practice is a business. This course will prepare you for the many considerations that come with becoming a law practice entrepreneur, including business planning, marketing, money management, staffing, technology decisions, and market awareness. Welcome to the AILA Launching a New Immigration Practice Live Online Course.

What to Expect

The program consists of five discussion panels presented over four weeks, interspersed with hands-on practice and feedback, and short videos from our faculty.

• Five 90-minute webinars, including lectures and Q&A
• Optional independent practice: exercises designed to continue learning and build skills
• Instructor reflection: A summary of discussion and lessons learned, posted to the course site following each session
• Short topic videos: Pre-recorded by faculty to accompany the live sessions
• Access to recordings of webinars
• AILA course discussion board

Session Dates

CLE Credit

AILA will file for CLE credits in appropriate jurisdictions. Eligible participants can receive up to 7.5 total credits (including up to 6.0 law practice management credits and 1.5 technology credits) in 60-minute jurisdictions and up to 9.0 total credits (including up to 7.2 law practice management credits and 1.8 technology credits) in 50-minute jurisdictions. To receive CLE credit, attorneys must record their attendance using the CLE code provided at the end of the program via My CLE.

Registration Disclaimer: Participation in this AILA online course is solely restricted to AILA members and nonmember attorneys. Non-attorney attendance is limited to employees of AILA members in good standing, HR professionals who have an AILA member reference, employees of accredited educational institutions providing support to international student and scholar services at their employing institutions, and accredited representatives under 8 CFR §292.2. AILA does not permit course participation by persons who provide representation without authorization in violation of 8 CFR §292.1, such as for-profit "immigration consultants" and “notarios.”