Campbell Law students volunteer at naturalization clinic on MLK Day

Campbell Law School students partnered with Catholic Charities to hold a naturalization clinic for immigrants on Martin Luther King Day 2025.

The clinic, which was held at  Catholic Charities’ Food Pantry and Outreach Center, served nearly 20 clients, said Madison Bennett ‘25, who is one of the leaders of Campbell Law’s pro bono Immigration and Refugee Rights Project (IRRP).

“We had 17 law school student volunteers, which was a record for me in holding these naturalization clinics,” Bennett said.

Local attorneys and experts in the field of refugee issues were on hand to help supervise the law students as they assisted in giving the immigrants information about aid they may be eligible for, including temporary protected status, humanitarian re-parole and employment authorization.

“We are grateful to our partners, the local bar and Campbell Law for their support in providing this service,” Bennett added.

As part of the law school’s Pro Bono Projects, IRRP works with local immigrants and refugees to help gain a better understanding of laws and regulations that impact immigrants and refugees.