Posts in Community Lawyering from 2017

As I am writing this blog, there is only one week left of DukeEngage-Miami. After all the personal rants in …

*the title of this blog post was inspired by Europe’s song The Final Countdown, which taunted our DukeEngage team last …

As the final days of DukeEngage-Miami begin to wind down, I am once again drawn to reflect on my thoughts …

This week, I got the opportunity to become more involved with the Help Desk at the Immigration Court. The purpose …

This is the first time that DukeEngage Miami has worked with Dade Legal Aid, and Bella and I have realized …

As the halfway point of my time in Miami passes, I can’t help but look back and reflect on everything …

Immigration Court is simultaneously much less dramatic and much more intimidating than I could have ever imagined. Standing at the …

“¿Hablas español?” It’s the most common question I’ve gotten this summer. Around Miami, I stick out like a sore thumb–blond …

I always get asked, “Why do you want to be a lawyer?” Without fail, every time I get asked that …

After almost two weeks of gloom and rain, the sun has finally re-emerged from behind its veil of clouds this …