LAWS 2985 Internship: Immigration Advocacy

Variable

Prerequisite

(6) LAWS 1500, LAWS 1503, LAWS 1505, LAWS 1509; and LAWS 1501 or LAWS 2327; and instructor approval - must be completed prior to taking this course.

Course Description

The certificate in Immigration Law, Policy, and Procedure program internship may be taken when the student has completed 18.0 credit hours of the program requirements at MCC. The internship offers experience as well as educational and skill-enhancing opportunities. Students may perform the internship in a traditional public or private organization or a business where the student can apply the principles, procedures, and rules learned that relate to U.S. immigration law, policy, and procedure. Interns perform substantive work alongside individuals experienced in national security, visa categories, amnesty, legislation, employment, policy and economics. Interns acquire experience in immigration advocacy compliance, policy and procedure, and develop or build on marketable skills. The internship experience is recorded in an electronic portfolio submitted online and reviewed by the internship supervisor and faculty sponsor. Based on State guidelines, students must perform 40 hours of work for each 1.0 credit hour. Students may select 3.0 or 4.5 credit hours for this course.