Immigration-Human Rights Law Clinic

Course Description:

The Immigration Law Clinic handles immigration law matters, primarily applications for political asylum, withholding of removal, and Article 3 claims under the Convention Against Torture. Students will interview clients, research country conditions, write legal memoranda on asylum issues, and prepare and present claims to the Immigration and Naturalization Service, the Immigration Court, and the Board of Immigration Appeals under the student practice rule.

Each student will handle up to two asylum cases. Students can choose from cases presented affirmatively to the Immigration and Naturalization Service and those presented defensively before the Immigration Court. Students appearing before the Court will handle case and client preparation and courtroom appearances.

It is preferred that students have prior experience in or exposure to asylum law or other aspects of immigration law, but neither is required. Enrollment is generally limited to six students. Interested students should write a brief statement of interest and/or experience. Students will be notified if they have been selected for the Immigration Law Clinic shortly after finals end. Students who participate in the Immigration Law Clinic will add the clinic through the drop/add process in the Fall.
 

Course Number: 7-842

Credits: 4F/3S

Prerequisites: None

Satisfies Senior Writing Requirement: No