About the Immigration Clinic
The Immigration Clinic represents individuals from local immigrant communities and advises and consults with organizations that work with these communities. The clinic represents individuals in affirmative cases before federal administrative agencies and in removal/deportation defense in immigration court.
The Immigration Clinic has represented individuals in applications for asylum, temporary protected status, and special forms of immigration status for victims of crime, human trafficking, and domestic violence; special protections for immigrant children; family reunification; lawful permanent resident status; and naturalization. The clinic also works in state and federal courts at points where immigration law intersects with criminal law, family law, and probate law. On behalf of organizations, the Immigration Clinic conducts research, training, public education and advocacy.
The Immigration Clinic is directed by Professor Bram Elias.
Prospective clients
The Immigration Clinic works with indigent local individuals and families whose immigration cases provide unique or interesting learning opportunities for students. The clinic also works with local organizations that serve immigrant communities or those who have questions or issues regarding immigration law.
Information for students
Application & Prerequisites
The Immigration Clinic does not have any corequisite or prerequisite classes.
“The immigration legal clinic provides a wonderful opportunity to engage in direct advocacy, conduct complex problem-solving and develop deeper relationships with your classmates. I have learned so much from each of my supervisors, clients and colleagues and am deeply grateful for my clinic experience. Nothing has been more refining, influential or fulfilling than my time in the clinic!”