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
Legal Aid and Beyond PublishedJune 26, 2017 by Elaine Zhong This is the first time that DukeEngage Miami has worked with Dade Legal Aid, and Bella and I have realized … Read more
“How Did You End Up Here?” PublishedJune 26, 2017 by Srinath Soundararajan As the halfway point of my time in Miami passes, I can’t help but look back and reflect on everything … Read more
Helping PublishedJune 26, 2017 by Sanjidah Ahmed Immigration Court is simultaneously much less dramatic and much more intimidating than I could have ever imagined. Standing at the … Read more
“You Speak Spanish?” PublishedJune 26, 2017 by Jason Brovich “¿Hablas español?” It’s the most common question I’ve gotten this summer. Around Miami, I stick out like a sore thumb–blond … Read more
My Fortune Cookie Told Me To Be a Lawyer PublishedJune 26, 2017 by Fiona Xin I always get asked, “Why do you want to be a lawyer?” Without fail, every time I get asked that … Read more
Getting Into A Rhythm PublishedJune 18, 2017 by Srinath Soundararajan After almost two weeks of gloom and rain, the sun has finally re-emerged from behind its veil of clouds this … Read more
Welcome to America PublishedJune 18, 2017 by Sanjidah Ahmed “Are you from Iraq or Kuwait or…” I’m from Kansas, but that doesn’t matter. When someone asks me where I’m … Read more
Adulthood and its Discontents PublishedJune 18, 2017 by Elaine Zhong Almost two and a half years ago, I wrote the 150-word application essay that eventually got me into Duke. On … Read more
Member of the Jury: Burden, Duty, or Privilege? PublishedJune 18, 2017 by Bella Rivera Today, I was surprised, but not necessarily disappointed, to see that Michelle Carter was found guilty of the involuntary manslaughter … Read more