Immigration Clinic

This is a year-long clinic available to second- and third-year law students designed to provide the legal, ethical, and moral tools needed to provide high-quality immigration services to the under-served community. Students will represent asylum seekers, battered spouses and children, and other non-citizens seeking immigration relief in Immigration Court, before the Board of Immigration Appeals, and the Department of Homeland Security.

    • Prerequisites: Immigration Law*
    • Co-requisites: None required
    • Course Credit: 12 credits – 6 per semester
    • Grading: Graded
    • Minimum Hourly Requirement: 20 hours per week
    • Eligible Students: 2L’s and 3L’s
    • Florida Bar Notice of Registrant Clearance: No
    • Clinic Location: STU Campus
    • Faculty: Carmen Atkins

*waivable only with prior authorization of faculty.

Goran Soto

“My Immigration Clinic experience was one of the most important and practical parts of my legal education. Over the year, I worked on immigration cases involving victims of crimes and asylum seekers. This helped me understand how detailed and personal immigration law really is, and how much each case depends on both the legal requirements and the client’s experience. I improved my legal writing and research skills, and my strategic skills excelled. I was able to speak on the record and gained an insightful understanding of how cases move forward. I really enjoyed collaborating with my colleagues in the clinic. While I was already comfortable speaking with clients, the clinic helped me give clear and practical legal advice in difficult situations. Most importantly, this experience confirmed that I want to pursue immigration law after graduation. I will graduate feeling more confident, more prepared, and grateful for everything I learned in the clinic.”