The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), a\u00a0grassroots\u00a0civil rights and advocacy group, is working with La Verne Law\u2019s Career Development Office to offer students a unique learning experience. Law students have the opportunity to join CAIR\u2019s Civil Rights Department or\u00a0their\u00a0Immigrants’ Rights Center.<\/p>\n
At the Civil Rights Department, students can learn how the organization protects and defends the\u00a0constitutional rights of American Muslims. The department counsels, mediates and advocates on behalf of Muslims and others who have experienced religious discrimination.<\/p>\n
At the\u00a0Immigrants\u2019 Rights Center, students have the opportunity to learn how CAIR empowers non-citizens by helping them achieve independence, security, and discover how to fully participate in American Society.<\/p>\n
\u201cWith regional offices in more than 20 states, CAIR is America\u2019s largest Muslim civil liberties and advocacy group. They offer our law students an enriching environment to explore public interest work,\u201d said Michael Chen, Director of Career Services & Professional\u00a0Development at La Verne Law.<\/p>\n
CAIR\u2019s Anaheim office is seeking to create an educational partnership with La Verne Law by offering externships to second and third year students. CAIR will be on-campus to interview La Verne Law students on September 10, 2015. During the course of a semester, students will learn how to counsel individuals, draft client letters, and research the law for civil rights and\u00a0immigration\u00a0cases.<\/p>\n
In its offer, CAIR states \u201cWe take great pride in the work we do and would like to offer the same opportunity for students interested in this type of work.\u201d<\/p>\n
To learn more, contact (909) 460-2046.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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