LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The University of Louisville’s Brandeis School of Law launched a new immigration law clinic at the start of the Fall 2024 semester.
Law students get real-world experience of working with clients while helping immigrants.
“I think the experience that I’m gaining in the immigration clinic opens the door for me to be able to practice immigration law in the future,” said Joshua Osborne, a third-year law student. “Had I not had this experience, kind of, open that door to the immigration practice because it is so complex, might have been a little bit more difficult.”
The immigration law clinic is in the same building as the Legal Aid Society in downtown Louisville. It was made possible because of a $1.5 million grant from the state.
Students at the clinic have assisted over 20 people so far, for free.
“There’s a growing population of immigrants and many of whom are here lawfully and we are trying to help them obtain the documentation that they need in order to prove that they’re here lawfully and have the permission to work that they need in order to obtain jobs,” said Chris Kozoll, the director of the clinic.
This is the sixth clinic offered by the law school. There are also domestic violence, mediation, eviction defense, elder law and entrepreneurship clinics.