A law professor discusses the creation and components of the VIISTA program, the diverse backgrounds of students it has attracted so far, and the types of work that the program's initial graduates...
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Michele Pistone is a professor at the Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law. In August 2020,...
Lyle Moran is a legal affairs writer for the ABA Journal. The San Diego-based journalist previously reported...
| Published: | November 17, 2021 |
| Podcast: | ABA Journal: Legal Rebels |
| Category: | News & Current Events , Paralegal |
Law prof Michele Pistone says there aren’t enough immigration lawyers and pro bono attorneys to meet the demand of immigrants seeking legal assistance. This justice gap is a primary reason that she created a program to train paraprofessionals to handle legal work in the immigration realm.
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