“The clinic provided me with the opportunity to apply the legal
knowledge and skills I have obtained from class in a practical
setting. It was especially rewarding to gain this experience
while assisting low-income clients in a community service
setting. The clinic reinforced my understanding of how
integral an individual’s immigration status is to his sense of self
and hopes for the future.”
“Working as a legal intern at the Bridge to Justice Clinic was the
single most invaluable experience of my law school career. It
transported me from the classroom life of casebooks and hornbooks
and into the real life experiences of the immigrant community of
Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn. I am grateful that Professor Villiers
gave me the opportunity to become a part of such a wonderful
experience because the clinic developed a kaleidoscope of my skills
that were not utilized in the classroom setting. Essentially, I
learned how to communicate effectively with clients, in such a way
that they trusted me enough to open up to me and provide me with
the necessary information to help them. I had the opportunity to
interview clients, diagnose their individual issues and try to
resolve their immigration related problems. Additionally, Professor
Villiers’ helped to build my confidence by giving me the autonomy
to deal with these challenging situations. She trusted me to make
decisions and mistakes, learn from them and continue on the path. I
am grateful that I had this experience!”