Programs

  • Immigration Law & Organizing Training

    Through SCIJ’s intensive, semester-long training program, students gain a deep knowledge of community organizing and immigration law. Students learn about immigration law, how to complete an asylum application, effective strategies for working with clients, principles of community organizing, how to develop leadership in others, and how to create and launch a campaign. As a result, SCIJ’s training program prepares students to organize locally and to provide legal support to immigrants.
    Geographies
    Worcester, MA, USA;
    Providence, RI, USA;
    Boston, MA, USA
    Dates
    Not indicated
    Source
    User-generated
    Community service,Immigrants' rights,Right to free movement and asylum,Immigrant services,Civics for youth,Youth organizing,Leadership development,Immigration law
    Students
    84
    –

  • Legal Advocacy

    On the legal side, students are paired with SCIJ’s partner immigration attorneys from other nonprofits and private firms and work with them on pro bono asylum cases, similar to a paralegal. Students work on all aspects of a case, including meeting with clients, collecting evidence, and drafting legal documents. SCIJ supports students through case rounds, workshops, and individual check-ins. As a result, SCIJ is able to ensure representation for asylum seekers and expand the capacity of immigration legal service providers.
    Geographies
    Worcester, MA, USA;
    Providence, RI, USA;
    Boston, MA, USA
    Dates
    Not indicated
    Source
    User-generated
    Immigrants' rights,Right to free movement and asylum,Immigrant services,Immigration law
    Immigrants and migrants
    234
    –

  • Community Organizing

    On the organizing side, students are paired with local grassroots organizations where students take on leadership roles within campaigns impacting the immigrant community. Working with SCIJ’s grassroots partners, students engage in facilitating political education and leadership development workshops, designing and carrying out actions, and crafting campaign strategy. As students work on campaigns, SCIJ provides ongoing leadership development through 1-on-1 check-ins, workshops, and roundtable discussions to facilitate students’ sharing of resources with one another. As a result, SCIJ is able to expand the capacity of grassroots organizations, thereby strengthening our collective power.
    Geographies
    Worcester, MA, USA;
    Providence, RI, USA;
    Boston, MA, USA
    Dates
    Not indicated
    Source
    User-generated
    Community organizing,Immigrants' rights,Right to free movement and asylum,Youth organizing,Leadership development
    Immigrants and migrants
    –
    –