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.

Other Upcoming Trainings for Legal Providers:

Best Practices in Case Management for DOJ Accredited Representatives
Tuesday, February 3, 2026, 1-2pm – register here
At many organizations, DOJ accredited representatives are not only providing legal assistance, but also designing and managing legal programs. During this presentation, MIIRA immigration attorneys will discuss the basic infrastructure of immigration legal services programs with
a focus on case management. We will review best practices for intake, case screening, evidence and data collection, client communication, and systems for tracking applications and deadlines. We will also share materials and resources that DOJ accredited representatives can
use with clients and colleagues to allow for more efficient and effective case management

Stronger Together: Recognizing and Reducing Burnout in Immigration Legal Work
Thursday, February 26, 2026, 12-1pm – register here
Legal representatives spend most of their days listening to stories of trauma, holding the hands of people in crisis, and struggling to navigate a broken and unjust system. DOJ accredited representatives are under increased pressure from their organizations and the communities they serve to do more and more – often to the point of burnout. This presentation will discuss the phenomenon of vicarious trauma (also known as secondary post traumatic stress) and the ways in which immigration legal work can impact the mental health and wellbeing of advocates. Participants will learn to identify symptoms of burnout, helpful practices for avoiding burnout, and how to ethically and responsibly support their clients and themselves when burnout occurs.