Community Law Project Statement of Solidarity
The Community Law Project stands firm in our commitment to serve all those in need of legal assistance regardless of age, ancestry, citizenship, disability, gender, nationality, race, religion, sexual orientation, or income level. We stand with the immigrant and refugee community as well as others who may be impacted by recent changes in law and policy. CLP has remained a constant for community members, our students, and our community. Our work has made a difference in the lives of those we serve and will continue to do so in the future.

Impact on the Community

Vulnerable individuals may not have access to the necessary resources to adequately advocate for themselves and as a result may not know how to best assert their rights in a given situation. Community members often seek assistance for multi-layered legal and social issues and may not be aware of the resources available to them.  CLP’s view is that prevention is always less burdensome than remediation.  By providing assistance, direction, and connections to resources, we can promote self-sufficiency within community members resulting in more affordable services for the individual and a reduce in overall costs to the community as a whole.

To date, we have served over 8,000 clients. In our experience, issues are often resolved in one or, in some cases, two meetings. While we are not always able to track long-term outcomes, the evidence of our impact is seen in the resolution of client concerns, referrals to appropriate resources, and the appreciation expressed by clients for the services provided.