Crimmigration Clinic
Student Work
Student Work
In the Crimmigration Clinic students work on cutting-edge issues regarding the intersection of criminal law and immigration law. The content of the clinical projects will depend on the legal landscape and political climate at the time of clinical enrollment. In the past, students have worked on administrative and federal litigation in both appellate courts and district courts concerning criminal bars to immigration relief, detention, and the crime-based grounds of removal. Students have also drafted reports concerning the funding of immigration detention in Massachusetts, and engaged in legislative advocacy on issues, including drafting sanctuary policies for municipalities around the country. Clinical students will also work with the Harvard Criminal Justice Institute to provide advice to their case teams about the immigration consequences of criminal charges.
Clinical work will largely be performed at HLS. On litigation and policy matters, the Clinic will collaborate with local and national non-profit organizations.
You can read evaluations from past clinical students in the Helios Org Search using this link.
ClinicTalk
ClinicTalk
Crimmigration
Crimmigration Clinic students work on cutting-edge issues regarding the intersection of criminal law and immigration law.
How to Apply
How to Apply
The Crimmigration Clinic is offered in the Fall and the Spring semesters. You can learn about the required clinical course component, clinical credits and the clinical application process by reading the course catalog description and exploring the links in this section.
Application Deadline:
April 30, 2021
In the News
In the News
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Learning Key Litigation Skills
Continue Reading about Learning Key Litigation SkillsThe Crimmigration Clinic has allowed us to develop strong mentor relationships, work with a community of students and faculty similarly dedicated to immigration reform, and gain real experience practicing law at such a critical time in our legal and political climate.
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Crimmigration Clinic Wins BIA Case
Continue Reading about Crimmigration Clinic Wins BIA CaseThe Crimmigration Clinic won a case before the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) on behalf of a lawful permanent resident that immigration officials were trying to deport. The client, who has lived in the United States for nearly 30 years, will now be released from detention where he has been held for more than a year and he will be allowed to remain in the United States with his family.
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Contact
Clinic Director Phil Torrey
Harvard Law School
6 Everett Street
ptorrey@law.harvard.edu
Clinic’s Website