PAIR Project

Welcome

The Political Asylum/ Immigration Representation Project (PAIR) is a nationally recognized pro bono model that works to secure safety and freedom for asylum-seekers who have fled from persecution throughout the world and to promote the rights of immigrants unjustly detained. PAIR provides hope and a new beginning to asylum-seekers, torture survivors and immigration detainees.

Founded in 1989, PAIR is the core provider of pro bono legal services to low-income asylum-seekers and immigration detainees in Massachusetts, and has over a 95% successful outcome in its asylum cases. PAIR has provided direct legal services and consultations to more than 6,000 clients, and has trained and mentored over 1,250 volunteer lawyers in the state. PAIR pro bono attorneys donated over $8 million in legal services and expenses in 2009.

What's New:

The Power of Pro Bono
Read Board member Kathy Henry's beautiful BBJ article on working with PAIR asylum clients.

Call for PAIR Pro Bono Attorneys
You can make a difference. The PAIR Project has several compelling asylum cases that require pro bono representation. If you are interested in taking a case, please contact Anita, asharma@pairproject.org, for more information.

PAIR Associates Honor Roll
Join our HONOR ROLL by donating the equivalent of one billable hour, or $250.

Haiti Earthquake Relief
The PAIR Project extends its deepest condolences to the people of Haiti and is committed to helping with relief efforts. To get involved, see more here.