The Michael Maggio Immigrants' Rights Summer Fellowship was established jointly in 2009 by the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), the Center for Human Rights and Constitutional Law (CHRCL), and the National Immigration Project of the National Lawyers Guild (NIP/NLG), to commemorate the life and legal contributions of Michael Maggio.
Michael Maggio was an extraordinary immigration attorney and individual who was a lifelong advocate for justice, equality, and peace. Throughout his career, Michael received countless professional awards and was honored for his extraordinary legal representation, astute strategizing, unwavering commitment to the highest ethical standards, and his deep passion for justice and upholding the rule of law. Michael died in February 2008 after a courageous battle with cancer.
The first Maggio Immigrants' Rights Summer Fellow completed her service at the California Rural Legal Assistance Foundation (CRLAF), located in the San Joaquin Valley, in 2010. One summer fellowship will be awarded to a law student each year.
The primary mission of the fellowship program is to strengthen law students' long-term commitment to promote justice and equality for vulnerable immigrant groups. Fellows will be chosen by the three sponsoring organizations, and will be selected based on the strength of their proposed host site and project.
Applications for the 2011 Fellowship must be received by December 1, 2010. Please see http://www.maggiofellowship.org/ for more details and information on how to apply.
Michael Maggio was an extraordinary immigration attorney and individual who was a lifelong advocate for justice, equality, and peace. Throughout his career, Michael received countless professional awards and was honored for his extraordinary legal representation, astute strategizing, unwavering commitment to the highest ethical standards, and his deep passion for justice and upholding the rule of law. Michael died in February 2008 after a courageous battle with cancer.
The first Maggio Immigrants' Rights Summer Fellow completed her service at the California Rural Legal Assistance Foundation (CRLAF), located in the San Joaquin Valley, in 2010. One summer fellowship will be awarded to a law student each year.
The primary mission of the fellowship program is to strengthen law students' long-term commitment to promote justice and equality for vulnerable immigrant groups. Fellows will be chosen by the three sponsoring organizations, and will be selected based on the strength of their proposed host site and project.
Applications for the 2011 Fellowship must be received by December 1, 2010. Please see http://www.maggiofellowship.org/ for more details and information on how to apply.
