We are proud to feature a number of relevant courses, legal clinics and student-run organizations centered around immigration law and policy. Our students have an array of opportunities both inside the classroom and beyond to build a strong understanding of immigration law and carry on toward practicing in the field.
LAWS 572: Immigration and Naturalization Law
This foundational course explores the legal framework governing immigration and naturalization in the United States. Students will gain an understanding of immigration policies, procedures, and the roles of federal agencies involved in immigration law enforcement and adjudication.
LAWS 677: Immigration Consequences of Criminal Convictions
This course will explore the intersection of criminal and immigration law, and specifically, the consequences of criminal conduct, arrests and convictions, on individuals seeking to normalize their immigration status in the United States. The course will primarily explore what constitutes a conviction under U.S. immigration law, what are criminal grounds for inadmissibility to, and deportability from, the United States, and when a particular offense can trigger removability or bar relief from removal.
LAWS 713: Asylum Law
This course will supplement your education in the immigration and nationality discipline by focusing on law relating to persons coming to the United States after fleeing persecution in their home countries. Asylum law is based on a complex statutory and regulatory framework, nuanced administrative and judicial case law and international obligations.
Learn more about the prerequisites, required coursework and recommended electives on our Academic Catalog. Please note that course schedules are updated annually.
Quinnipiac Law offers students invaluable hands-on learning opportunities through clinics, externships and real-world legal experiences:
Judicial Internships: Students work under the supervision of an attorney advisor, assisting immigration judges in drafting decisions and legal briefs.
Court Observations: Students have the opportunity to observe immigration court proceedings, either in person or via Webex, including a full-day experience in New York City.
Attorney for the Day: Students provide critical legal support to non-citizens, answering questions and assisting with asylum applications under the guidance of a supervising attorney.
Learn more about Clinics, Externships and Experiential Education
Quinnipiac Law students engage in a variety of initiatives to deepen their understanding of immigration law and contribute to immigrant communities:
Human Trafficking Prevention Project (HTPP): Students participate in educational programs and advocacy efforts related to human trafficking awareness.
Global Learning Program in Guatemala: An international learning experience offering firsthand exposure to immigration and human rights issues.
Know Your Rights: A panel discussion featuring legal experts addressing key immigration law topics.
“I have the great privilege of serving as an Immigrant Justice Corps (IJC) Fellow at the New Haven Legal Assistance Association. IJC seeks to expand access to justice for the millions of undocumented immigrants facing the threat of deportation in our shared home. The challenges of navigating the ruthlessness and complexity of immigration court are numerous, and the stakes high. For this reason, compassionate counsel is essential. Connecticut is home to extraordinarily bright and public interest attorneys I am proud to call my colleagues, and we need more! In fields like removal defense where the vast majority of those in removal proceedings do not have access to legal counsel, the time to invest in radically expanding the capacity of the public interest practitioners of tomorrow is now."
"My experience in immigration law and experiential learning at QU Law has been truly transformative. Through hands-on advocacy and working directly with clients, I’ve developed the skills and passion necessary to serve vulnerable communities. This work has solidified my commitment to public interest law, and I’m excited to continue this path post-graduation at a legal aid organization, providing support to those who need it most."
Graduates of Quinnipiac Law pursue careers nationwide. Our licensure support ensures that students can sit for the bar exam in multiple jurisdictions. Additionally, because immigration law is governed at the federal level, students have the flexibility to study in one state and practice in another. Whether you aspire to work in private practice, government agencies, or nonprofit organizations, Quinnipiac Law provides the foundation for a successful career in immigration law.
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