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U.S. News: How to Pick a Law School for an Immigration Law Career

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2025-03-24
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Summary
Choosing the right law school is crucial for those pursuing a career in immigration law. Experts recommend looking for schools with a strong immigration law curriculum, faculty with expertise in the field, and opportunities for hands-on experience through clinics.

Immigration law encompasses areas like family-based visas, employment immigration, business immigration, asylum, and refugee issues. Immigration lawyers help clients with visas, work permits, legal status, and navigate complex regulations.

The need for immigration lawyers is growing, with a shortage in the field. Clinical experience is vital for aspiring immigration lawyers, as many law schools offer clinics where students gain practical experience working on cases such as visa applications, deportation defense, and asylum requests. These clinics help students apply legal theory in real-world situations.

Experts advise looking for schools with clinics focusing on asylum, deportation defense, and family-based immigration. Students should also ensure the faculty includes field experts and the curriculum covers critical areas such as removal defense and humanitarian relief. Hands-on experience in these areas is essential for a successful career in immigration law.
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