Students in the Appellate Immigration Group will represent immigrant or institutional clients in cases before the federal courts of appeals the Board of Immigration Appeals. Students will develop an understanding of the interaction of federal courts and administrative agencies, the rules of federal appellate practice, the applicable standards of review, strategic choices in issue development, the use of a fixed record, and the state of the law on different immigration issues across circuit courts. Activities will focus on drafting legal briefs but may also include collaborating with other advocates, working with opposing counsel, and leading interactions with immigrant clients. Students must complete three semesters of law school before registering for this course.

This is the second semester of the two-semester clinic related to Immigration Appellate work. Prerequisite: LAWS 960

A small number of students who have completed a semester in the Clinic: Non-Profit Organizations may be asked to participate in the clinic practice for a second semester by continuing client representation and providing assistance to new clinic students. Enrollment by permission only.