The Loyola Immigrant Justice Clinic, the only community-based immigration law clinic in Los Angeles, provides its students with practical training while helping clients secure immigration relief. Clinical law student Alejandro Barajas '15, who graduated in May and will return to the LIJC as a Public Interest law Fellow, worked with 17-year-old Esmeralda to obtain relief for her in the form of Special Immigrant Juveniles (SIJ) Status. Along with LIJC Co-Directors Marissa Montes and Emily Robinson, Alejandro worked his way through a host of legal issues -- including family law and immigration law hurdles. This interview was recorded the day Esmeralda received her Green Card. Learn more at www.lls.edu/lijc.

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Producer/sound engineer: Peter Gebriel

Special thanks: LIJC Co-Directors Emily Robinson &  Marissa Montes

Music: "Odyssey" and "Dream Culture" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com); licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

Loyola Immigrant Justice Clinic: Helping an Aspiring College Student Secure a Green Card

Located on an award-winning Frank Gehry-designed campus in downtown Los Angeles, Loyola Law School is home to prominent faculty, dedicated students and cutting-edge programs. The Law School strives to instill in students the knowledge they need to excel on their chosen paths. It dedicates itself to preparing students for the rigors of practice with an extensive portfolio of practical-training opportunities, a 17,000-strong alumni network and a focus on social justice. Learn more at www.lls.edu. 