MIRA is pleased to announce the Spring 2026 Basic Immigration Law Training for nonprofit organizations and attorneys!

MIRA is offering a VIRTUAL Basic Immigration Law Training this spring. The training will run from January 20 through April 7 on Tuesday afternoons (1-3pm) and Thursday mornings (10am-12pm). No classes will be held on January 29 or on February 17 and 19. You can view a tentative schedule here.The training will feature legal experts in various aspects of immigration law.

Who can register:

  • This intensive training is open only to non-profit staff seeking DOJ accreditation and attorneys seeking to increase their knowledge of immigration law, and follows a curriculum designed by the Immigrant Legal Resource Center to give practitioners the basic knowledge they need to apply for DOJ accreditation and serve the community.
  • Non-profit staff will be required to submit proof of their organization’s 501(c)(3) status and submit a statement of intent to apply for DOJ recognition and accreditation by the organization’s Executive Director.
  • If you are not non-profit staff seeking accreditation or an attorney, please contact us by email at training@miracoalition.org before registering so we can help you determine if this training is appropriate for you.

Registration:

  • Cost of registration varies by type:
    • Staff of MIRA member organization: $200
    • Staff of non-MIRA member nonprofit organization: $425
    • Private attorneys: $550
  • A limited number of scholarships are available for staff of MIRA organizational members upon demonstration of financial need. For more information, please contact us at training@miracoalition.org.
  • Participants will be required to separately purchase the ILRC’s A Guide for Immigration Advocates. A discount code will be provided to students upon registration ($385 for book or PDF, or $425 for both with the discount). We strongly recommend that students purchase the text immediately after you receive the code, as students will be required to read Units 1 and 2 before the class begins.
  • A certificate of completion will be issued only to students who successfully complete the course and receive a passing score on the final take-home exam.