“The environment of SIU Law is what I enjoy the most. The professors are easily accessible, whether it be through email or simply stopping by their office. The professors really take an interest in their students and show that they really care about our success.” -- Joe Venditti III, J.D. 2012
“The letter from the National Immigrant Justice Center, saying that many undocumented detainees were able to get legal relief and reunite with their families, as a result of our visits to the Tri-County Detention Center was a great satisfaction in my life. This is something that one cannot learn just by taking an immigration law class. The visits to the Center and the conversations with real individuals taught me how to be more compassionate about helping people. It taught me how immigration law is not
“Words cannot express how invaluable my judicial externship experience was. The relationships I formed with the judges and attorneys have become valuable resources for the future. The judges and staff at Williamson County are truly wonderful mentors and professionals. I not only learned about the profession but also about myself.” – Paula Roa, Class of 2014
just applying the law, but also helping these people as much as you can with whatever you can.” -- Stavri Vako, J.D. 2012 pro bono volunteer Immigration Detention Project
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