Worcester State University
Making a Difference, Together
In partnership with Worcester State University (WSU) and the Urban Action Institute, SCIJ and WSU are empowering students to advocate for immigrant justice and social change.
How it Works
Training Program
Students enrolled at Worcester State University join SCIJ’s Law & Immigration Training Program during the fall semester. SCIJ’s training program engages students in gaining a broad overview of immigration law so they’re prepared to provide legal services to immigrants, learning about the history and systemic issues with US immigration, and building skills in community organizing and advocacy.
Remote Representation
After completing SCIJ’s training program, students provide remote legal assistance to asylum seekers through SCIJ’s partnerships with Innovation Law Lab and Al Otro Lado.
Direct Representation
After students have completed at least two remote cases and gained experience in intake and case development, they will work in their own communities with our partner immigration attorneys to provide direct legal representation to local asylum seekers.
Community Organizing
As students work on cases, they will develop community organizing strategies with clients and local immigrant communities to advocate for issues important to them.
Get Involved
Is immigrant justice important to you? Do you come from an immigrant background? Interested in law or politics? Join the Student Clinic for Immigrant Justice at Worcester State University and get trained so you can fight for immigrant justice and advocate for asylum seekers. Click below to contact us and get involved.
Learn More About SCIJ’s Program at WSU
Professor Adam Saltsman
WSU Assistant Professor, Director of the Urban Action Institute
“Through this partnership, WSU students gain the skills they need to take their advocacy and social justice work on immigrant rights to the next level, to support individuals seeking asylum in our community, and to be part of a broader movement for social change."
