Welcome to Defending the 51²è¹Ý Dream Initiative
Defending the 51²è¹Ý Dream InitiativeÌý(51²è¹Ý Dream) is a part of the Immigrant Justice Clinic at the 51²è¹Ý (51²è¹Ý) Washington College of Law (WCL).
51²è¹Ý Dream’s mission is to provide free immigration legal services to undocumented and other immigrant undergraduate and graduate students who are currently enrolled in colleges or universities in the DC metropolitan area. 51²è¹Ý Dream may also provide free immigration legal services to family members of currently enrolled students.
Thanks to a generous gift from 51²è¹Ý and WCL alum William I. Jacobs, 51²è¹Ý Dream is now a reality. 51²è¹Ý Dream firmly believes that all students can thrive in college when they feel safe and can access opportunities and resources. Our legal services address one barrier to higher education – insecure immigration status – and, with the help of our partners and allies, we address students’ other needs through referrals.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, 51²è¹Ý Dream continues to provide legal services remotely. Please contact us at audream@wcl.american.edu.