I am currently trying to help a lot of Spanish speaking immigrants to file papers for work permits, going to court with them as a translator, filling out papers and meeting with their case workers in USCIS. I find that I spend a lot of time researching in the use of appropriate paperwork and forms. I am looking for Law programs in immigration law.
Do I really need a law degree?
I live in Bradenton FLorida.
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Florida is a very over-lawyered state, so someone will accuse you of practicing law without a license as soon as your work becomes more widely known or profitable. So learn the definition of practicing law in Florida.
If you give advice or even tell people what form to fill out, you are very likely practicing law. That may lead to a threatening letter from the State Bar Association. If you stop then or at least become very quiet, it rarely gets beyond the threatening letter stage (but it could-that's lawyer talk that I must include.)
With all of the under-employed attorneys in Florida, you might be able to find one who will affiliate with you for a percentage of the profit.
Good luck. We need more people who know what they are doing and are willing to serve immigrant populations for a fee lower than that charged by attorneys at law.
Good Morning,
We here at Florida Coastal School of Law have a JD in Immigration Law. We also offer Immigration Law Clinics where our students handle the casework under the supervision of a Professor/ Practicing Attorney. Most cases are handled pro bono or at a reduced based on income rate.
We offer scholarships based on merit and we have been awarded an A+ in Experiential Learning (tided with Yale!), we also have won the Moot Court many times, and had two back to back Moot Court championships.
We have regular JD programs, Part Time Day JD programs, PT Evening JD Programs, Fast Track programs, and an AAMPLE program which is an alternative entrance into Law School program for students who may or may not have done as well as they wanted on the LSAT or students who may have a lower cumulative GPA. Please let me know if you have any questions or if you would like more information.
mreteguiz@fcsl.edu
www.fcsl.edu
(904) 680-7710
Have a fantastic day!
I love what you are doing and perhaps getting a degree at a community college as a paralegal which only will only take you 2 years can be a short term solution. With that degree you should be able to work with a law firm that would gladly let you help people and bring more business to their firm.
Good luck and thank you for doing that
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