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Presentation: Elimination of Bias in the Legal System: Working with Refugees and Immigrants
TOPIC:  “Elimination of Bias in the Legal System: Working with Refugees & Immigrants”

This 2-hour session provides attorneys and other legal professionals with an opportunity to understand the experience and background of Minnesota’s newcomers; and to consider how these experiences might impact their access to justice; and to identify and eliminate from the legal profession biases against newcomers that may interfere with access to justice.  The session examines the refugee experience, Minnesota’s changing demographics, the impact of September 11 on Minnesota’s refugee and immigrant communities, and best practices for working with refugees and immigrants navigating the legal system. 

Duration:  2 hours

Suggested Audience:  Attorneys and other legal professionals.  This session satisfies Minnesota’s Elimination of Bias CLE requirement.

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