Students represent indigent clients in administrative proceedings before U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services, U.S. Consulates, Executive Office for Immigration Review and the Federal Court. Cases concern the immigration status of non-citizens. Students interview and counsel clients, research laws and regulations, write briefs, prepare application filings, prepare for hearings, and act as trial counsel at evidentiary hearings. Heavy emphasis is placed upon active representation of clients and cases that present novel and interesting issues of law and fact. Some required activities, such as court appearances and interviews, take place during normal business hours. Grading: Letter graded Credits: variable Offered: Fall/Spring Categories: Experiential Subject Areas: Public Interest Law, Criminal Law
