Immigrants’ Rights Clinic
Overview
Students in the Immigrants’ Rights Clinic have full responsibility for defending clients against deportation in San Francisco Immigration Court, the Board of Immigration Appeals, and the federal courts of appeals. As part of that work, students write complex legal briefs, argue cases, conduct fact investigation, interview witnesses and clients, and represent clients in mini-trials. Students also engage in cutting-edge litigation and advocacy in partnership with local and national immigrants’ rights organizations.
Collaborative and Supportive Supervision
We create a nurturing, reflective environment where students can learn from their experiences. Students develop their professional judgment and critical problem-solving skills as they learn key litigation and lawyering skills.
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Lauren Tsuji, JD '14
"Clinic helped me develop skills, experience, and confidence . . ."
Katie Austin, JD '13
"Clinic gave me tools to translate a client's interests into legal objectives . . ."
Chris Walker, JD '06
"The clinical experience helped me develop the legal and policy skills necessary to be an effective advocate . . ."
IRC Featured on MLC Blog
Immigrants’ Rights Clinic Students Continue Work as Alumni to Win Deportation Case in San Francisco Immigration Court
Former Stanford Immigrants’ Rights Clinic students Matthew Verdin (JD ‘15) and Stacy Villalobos (JD ‘15) recently filed a successful motion to terminate on behalf of their client in San Francisco Immigration Court. In the Spring of 2014, as 2Ls, Matthew Verdin and Stacy Villalobos represented a legal permanent resident (Ms.…
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Immigrants' Rights Clinic Wins Important Asylum Victory in Immigration Court
Immigrants' Rights Clinic Files Lawsuit to Uncover Federal Government Policies on Deportation Procedures for Recent Central American Refugees
IRC Wins Asylum on Behalf of Central American Refugee
An Inside Look at Detention Conditions for Confined Immigrants Awaiting Hearing
SLS Students Represent Client at High-Stakes Hearing
In the News
SLS Immigrants’ Rights Clinic Celebrates Decade of Service and Teaching
It couldn’t have happened at a better time. Last week, in a class action case brought eight years ago by Stanford Law School’s Immigrants’ Right Clinic, along with co-counsel at the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and Sidley Austin LLP, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals gave a big victory…
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