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What We Do

Advocating for immigrant justice through clinical education,
legal representation, litigation, and community outreach.


Legal Services

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HIRCP provides high-quality, pro-bono representation to the Harvard community and Greater Boston.


Education

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Clinical students learn immigration law through hands-on experience at HIRCP.


Policy and Litigation

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HIRCP engages in high-profile advocacy and litigation.

Latest News from HIRCP

Summer 2025 Law Student Internship

The Harvard Immigration and Refugee Clinical Program (HIRCP) at Harvard Law School is now accepting applications for its 2025 Summer Internship Program. In partnership with Greater Boston Legal Services, HIRCP is one of the country’s oldest immigrants’ rights clinical programs, focusing on immigration protection, impact litigation, and policy advocacy. HIRCP is looking for law student…

Staff Updates

We are excited to share an update about our most recent staff hire, Claudia Chen, and the wonderful intern team that is working with us this academic year!   Claudia Chen – Legal and Communications Assistant  Claudia Chen is the Legal and Communications Assistant at the Harvard Immigration and Refugee Clinical Program. Prior to joining HIRCP,…

HIRCP is hiring a Clinical Teaching Fellow

The Harvard Immigration and Refugee Clinical Program (HIRCP) is inviting applications for the full-time position of Clinical Teaching Fellow. HIRCP litigates issues at the forefront of immigration and asylum law and at the intersection of criminal law and immigration, while also engaging students in policy advocacy, community outreach, and direct representation. HIRCP is comprised of…


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