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*(Formerly Berkeley Law Anti-Trafficking Project (BATPro))
In partnership with La Raza Centro Legal, Berkeley Immigrant Survivors Project (BISP) students assist clients with U visa applications by reviewing legal documents and drafting cover letters in support of U visa certification requests. Students will gain practical experience with immigration law and the U visa process while using their lawyering skills to support community members navigating a legal landscape that is complex and often hostile to immigrants and survivors. Students who are fluent in Spanish may also have the opportunity to work directly with clients to translate declarations, further facilitating the U visa application process.
Formerly the Berkeley Law Anti-Trafficking Project (BATPro), the project was reimagined as BISP in Fall 2026 to respond to the evolving needs of immigrant survivors. In light of increased immigration enforcement and federal funding constraints, BISP has shifted its focus to meet urgent community needs while continuing to advocate for survivors of violence and abuse.
Supervision: Students in BISP engage in pro bono work under the supervision of attorneys at La Raza Centro Legal.
Time Commitment: 20-25 hours a semester
For more information, please contact the student leaders at bispro@berkeley.edu.