AILA conducts a triannual survey of the economics of immigration law practice, and then publishes the findings in a study. The AILA 2022 Marketplace Study is the fourth such study, providing unique insights into the current practice of immigration law not available anywhere else. 

This online course is your key to unlocking the potential in your practice and career.  Join us as we dig deep into the data of this year’s study. Together we highlight and discuss invaluable insights and context, compare the findings of the AILA Marketplace study with other documented legal trends, and synthesize the data into practical application tools for your firm.

What to Expect

During the course's three one-hour sessions, followed by 30 minutes of Q&A, we cover the following law practice management issues: finance, marketing, and management. The course leaders help participants work through ideas such as: 

• Cross-referencing additional local and legal financial data to determine competitive salaries for your staff, associates, and self 
• Understanding financial trends in setting fees, overhead, and income to help you defy gender and bias gaps and protect your firm 
• Making data-driven decisions about work environment, technology, and law firm culture that will bring dividends and better client service 
• Making better strategic decisions on market placement, career growth, and overall satisfaction in the legal profession

Course Includes:

• Three one-hour webinars, followed by 30 minutes of Q&A (recordings)
• AILA University Course Discussion Board — An active forum for discussion with course participants. Course instructors will post daily reflections, answering your questions and weaving together research gleaned from the AILA
• Marketplace Study with practical applications
• Read full course outline here

Session Dates

CLE Credit

AILA has filed for CLE credits in appropriate jurisdictions. Eligible participants can receive up to 5.4 total credits in 50-minute jurisdictions and up to 4.5 total credits in 60-minute jurisdictions. To receive CLE credit, attorneys must record their attendance using the CLE code provided at the end of the session via My CLE.

The OnDemand Recording format does not qualify for CLE in the following jurisdictions: VA

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.”