Texas Immigration Legal Resiliency Project

Legal advocates across the nation are on the front lines of the fight for immigrant justice. While rooted in supporting Texas advocates, the Texas Immigration Legal Resiliency Project has expanded into a sustainable, nationwide support system designed to help you navigate the complexities of high-stakes defensive asylum cases, enhance your practice, and connect with a community of your peers—no matter where you practice in the U.S.

Strengthening the Pro Bono Pipeline

This project addresses the systemic challenges that can lead to practitioner burnout and attrition. We are focused on ensuring a high standard of practice and providing the resources you need to thrive, which in turn helps thousands of immigrants nationwide.

A Proven Model, Expanding Coast to Coast

This initiative builds on VECINA’s successful national mentorship programs. We have already assisted over 300 individual legal service providers from 224 different organizations, responded to more than 750 technical assistance requests, and provided over 130 hours of specialized mentorship. Now, we are bringing this established expertise directly to immigration practitioners across the country.

How the Program Works

Virtual Office Hours

Get real-time, individualized technical assistance on your immigration legal questions and case strategy. These “drop-in” virtual office hours are a space to get expert advice when you need it.

When: Every other Wednesday, starting August 5th

Practitioner Resiliency Community of Practice (CoP)

Join a group of your peers to learn and problem-solve together. We will facilitate discussions on topics like the ethical practice of immigration law, navigating burnout, and building resiliency.

When: The last Thursday of every month, starting July 30th

Who Should Join?

This program is open to all U.S. immigration attorneys, state bar members, and DOJ Accredited Representatives who are serving low-income immigrant communities.

Ready to Join?

Register today to get access to our virtual office hours and Community of Practice meetings. After completing your registration and a baseline survey, you will receive the links to join the sessions.

Register for the Project

Have questions? Email us at txilrp@vecina.org.

Frequently Asked Questions

Both the office hours and Community of Practice meetings are designed to be flexible. You can “drop in” to the sessions that fit your schedule and meet your needs. There is no minimum attendance requirement.

No, this program is free for all participants. It is part of our mission to empower and support immigrant justice advocates.

Once you complete the registration form and a brief baseline survey, you will be provided with the Zoom links for all upcoming sessions. We encourage you to save them to your calendar.