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Carlos A. Costa Immigration & Human Rights Clinic

Introduction

This clinic is named in honor of Carlos A. Costa, one of the four Brothers to the Rescue who were murdered by the Cuban Government in 1996. Second and third year law students represent low- income immigrant clients in federal immigration proceedings under the supervision of attorneys.

Requirements

  • Credits: Six credits
  • Time Commitment: Average 20 hours a week (minimum of 280 hours for the semester) which includes case work, supervision and seminar.
  • Faculty: Professor Juan Carlos Gómez,  Visiting Professor Mary Gundrum, and Adjunct Professor Jordan Dollar
  • Prerequisite:  45 credits
  • Pre- or Co-Requisite: Professional Responsibility, Immigration Law and Evidence.
  • Certification: Required for state court representation.
  • Students must have access to a car and be willing to submit to a background check, which is required to gain access to the detention center.

Clinic Faculty

Juan Carlos Gomez, Director
11200 SW 8 Street RDB 1010
Miami, Florida 33199
305.348.3389
Zoraya Ledesma, Senior Administrative Assistant

Immigrant Children’s Project
Mary Gundrum, Director
11200 SW 8 Street RDB 1010
Miami, Florida 33199
305.348.7389

Zoraya Ledesma, Senior Administrative Assistant
305.348.8095

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