Perceptions of Pro Bono Work PublishedJune 06, 2021 by Brandon Dodds During a bankruptcy workshop this week, there was a moment in the event where the panelists who were scheduled to … Read more
Some Reflections on the Law PublishedMay 30, 2021 by Brandon Dodds In my first two weeks of working at Dade Legal Aid/Put Something Back, I have attended numerous Continuing Legal Education … Read more
Virtual DukeEngage Miami: Week 2 PublishedMay 30, 2021 by Audrey Costley The past two weeks have been a whirlwind introduction into the world of non-profit work and the plight of immigrants … Read more
I Regret DukeEngage PublishedJuly 19, 2019 by Cecilia Cardelle All last year, I grappled with whether or not I should apply to DukeEngage. I knew that if I participated … Read more
Language Barriers are Hard PublishedJuly 06, 2019 by Alexis Pearman Sometimes, I get the opportunity to accompany my boss to the mobile home parks she represents. One day, we went … Read more
In one week I saw it… The power of community in a “not so” American Dream. PublishedJune 01, 2019 by Madeleine Cochrane Touched by the lazy lyricism of his Cuban accent, he looked at me directly and chuckled sarcastically, “Mira, mira… ‘El … Read more
Disenfranchised Fourth of Julys PublishedJuly 07, 2018 by Cristina M. García Ayala This past week was the first Fourth of July I ever spent in the continental United States–meaning it’s reasonable to … Read more
Take Me to Court PublishedJuly 07, 2018 by Paula Moreno As part of my internship at Dade Legal Aid, I have had the opportunity to attend court hearings. I have … Read more
Seeing Puerto Rico through a Miami Lens PublishedJune 03, 2018 by Cristina García Ayala As someone studying foreign policy, there’s no doubt that when I found out about DukeEngage’s international programs, I was more … Read more
Immigration Unraveled PublishedJuly 03, 2017 by Srinath Soundararajan This week, I got the opportunity to become more involved with the Help Desk at the Immigration Court. The purpose … Read more