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CALS represents
refugees seeking political asylum in the United States
because of threatened persecution in their home countries.
Students in CALS assume primary responsibility for the
representation of these refugees, whose requests for
asylum have already been rejected by the U.S. government.
Students work in pairs on at least one major case during
the semester. The students interview the client; research
the human rights record of the country of origin; develop
documentary and testimonial records showing the client
either suffered past persecution or will suffer future
persecution if forced to return; locate and prepare
witnesses; and represent the client at a hearing before
a federal immigration judge.
CALS'
professors and fellows help students prepare for their
cases through weekly classes, simulation exercises,
tutorial meetings, and mock hearings conducted a few
days before real hearings are held. The teacher/student
ratio is 4:1, ensuring extensive supervision in the
preparation and execution of each case. |
