Immigration Clinic ↔ University of Texas School of Law

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The Immigration Clinic is an academic program hosted and operated by the University of Texas School of Law, as evidenced by its specific course requirements, enrollment procedures, and faculty contacts described in [1], [2], and [3].

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claimThe Immigration Clinic at the University of Texas School of Law has represented clients from Afghanistan, Colombia, Honduras, Guatemala, El Salvador, Eritrea, Mexico, and Pakistan.

claimThe Immigration Clinic at the University of Texas School of Law focuses its caseload on deportation defense and asylum claims, including cases for detained persons.

claimThe Immigration Clinic at the University of Texas School of Law requires an application for enrollment, and enrollment is limited.

measurementThe Immigration Clinic at the University of Texas School of Law has a required orientation meeting on Wednesday, August 26 from 6:00 - 7:30 pm.

claimThe Immigration Clinic at the University of Texas School of Law may require students to work on cases and projects during Thanksgiving or Spring Break.

measurementThe Immigration Clinic at the University of Texas School of Law provides 6 hours of experiential learning credit.

measurementThe Immigration Clinic at the University of Texas School of Law requires students to dedicate an average of 11 hours per week to policy projects, plus an additional 4-5 hours per week for the clinic seminar and seminar preparation.

claimParticipation in the Immigration Clinic at the University of Texas School of Law is generally incompatible with moot court or other competitions requiring travel, and students may need to limit personal travel due to case obligations.

claimThe Immigration Clinic at the University of Texas School of Law is designated as course ID 697C.

measurementThe Immigration Clinic at the University of Texas School of Law meets for class two times per week for an hour and a half.

claimThe Immigration Clinic at the University of Texas School of Law is a six-credit hour course offered only in the fall semester, though students who have completed the clinic may apply to participate as advanced clinic students in the spring.

procedureEnrollment in the Immigration Clinic at the University of Texas School of Law is limited, requires an application, and students are encouraged to apply during the early registration window.

claimStudents in the Immigration Clinic at the University of Texas School of Law represent low-income immigrants before immigration courts, federal courts, and the Department of Homeland Security.

claimStudents in the Immigration Clinic at the University of Texas School of Law are required to travel to area immigration detention facilities and to San Antonio for Immigration Court and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) office visits.

claimDenise Gilman and Elissa Steglich are the contacts for the Immigration Clinic at the University of Texas School of Law.

procedureThe Immigration Clinic at the University of Texas School of Law does not use final exams or papers, but instead evaluates students through ongoing feedback from faculty and peers and a final self-evaluation discussed with faculty.

claimThe Immigration Clinic at the University of Texas School of Law is an upperclass-only elective.

measurementStudents enrolled in the Immigration Clinic at the University of Texas School of Law are expected to dedicate approximately 20 hours per week to clinic work, including class time and office hours.