Lake Bluff, Illinois (PRWEB) September 27, 2011
BENNU Legal Services, a nonprofit Supporting American Dreams throughout the Chicagoland area, seeks individuals and families interested in receiving free legal aid for their immigration-related cases, through a unique service learning experience involving BENNU and Immigration Law students in the College of Lake County?s Paralegal Studies Program.
Who? BENNU helps individuals or families with immigration concerns or are in need of immigration help, especially those who are victims of domestic violence or other serious crimes. Those whose lack of financial resources imposes significant strain are especially encouraged to seek possible help, as all cases are handled pro-bono. Says Jaime Bernabe, a client of last year?s program, ?BENNU is a very empathetic organization[.] [My] case was almost lost to a deportation order?it was a very challenging situation. BENNU? provided me with people and resources to guide me and educate me about my immigration problem.?
What? Cases are handled by students of the College of Lake County?s Immigration Law Course, which BENNU?s Executive Director, Andrew Sagartz, teaches. The course provides CLC paralegal students with practical, real-life experience while doing good for members of the community who are in crisis. A team of three to four students handles each case, under the guidance and close supervision by the instructor and other licensed nonprofit attorneys from BENNU.