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International Refugee Assistance Project at George Washington University Law School
George Washington University
IRAP at GW works with pro bono attorneys, IRAP Headquarters, and IRAP chapters across the United States and Canada to advance legal pathways to safety for refugees and other displaced people. This can be by supporting casework, contributing to litigation matters, or working on policy advocacy projects. Through IRAP, students can develop legal research, client work, and client advocacy skills. Through projects, casework, and trainings, IRAP at GW students have the opportunity to learn about refugee law and contribute to IRAP’s important work advocating for refugees and displaced people. IRAP is a global legal aid and advocacy organization working to create a world where refugees and all people seeking safety are empowered to claim their right to freedom of movement and a path to lasting refuge. Since its founding in 2008, IRAP has helped resettle over 4200 refugees and their families to 18 different countries and has trained over 4000 law students and lawyers in the process. GW Law is one of IRAP’s 26 student chapters across the United States and Canada.