Events and Trainings

CGRS MCLE Webinar: Affirmative Asylum Referrals Without Interview

Virtual
Wednesday, September 16, 2026 - 11:00 am to 12:00 pm PDT

Please join CGRS for a webinar on the July 28, 2026 interim final rule (IFR) allowing U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to refer asylum applicants to the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) without an interview. Panelists will review what the IFR says, how it could impact asylum applicants, and provide practical client considerations.

Drafting Ninth Circuit Opening Briefs

Virtual
Monday, September 28, 2026 - 10:30 am to 12:00 pm PDT

Please join the JDC's AOD Program and CGRS for a webinar on drafting Ninth Circuit opening briefs for fear-based claims for relief. This training is intended for attorneys who are new to practicing before the courts of appeals. It will provide a thorough overview of the full drafting process, with a particular focus on identifying arguments, understanding standards of review, and presenting arguments persuasively.