Lauren Schusterman
Immigrant Justice Corps Fellow at Make the Road New Jersey- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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Make the Road New Jersey
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United States
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Civic and Social Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Immigrant Justice Corps Fellow
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Sep 2020 - Present
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University of Michigan Law School
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United States
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Higher Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Student
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Aug 2017 - May 2020
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Human Rights Watch
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Legal Intern
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Jul 2019 - Aug 2019
Reviewed proposed legislation on child detention and family separation for alignment with Human Rights Watch priorities and examined ongoing human rights abuses against immigrants in the United States Reviewed proposed legislation on child detention and family separation for alignment with Human Rights Watch priorities and examined ongoing human rights abuses against immigrants in the United States
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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency
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Switzerland
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International Affairs
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700 & Above Employee
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Legal Intern
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May 2019 - Jul 2019
Analyzed refugee cases to determine eligibility for resettlement and subsequently worked with refugees to complete applications for resettlement Analyzed refugee cases to determine eligibility for resettlement and subsequently worked with refugees to complete applications for resettlement
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The Legal Aid Society
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Legal Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Legal Intern
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May 2018 - Aug 2018
Helping prepare asylum and SIJS applications for unaccompanied immigrant minors, appearing in immigration court as representative, researching implications of current changes in immigration policy and regulation Helping prepare asylum and SIJS applications for unaccompanied immigrant minors, appearing in immigration court as representative, researching implications of current changes in immigration policy and regulation
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International Rescue Committee
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Economic Empowerment Intern
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Mar 2016 - Nov 2016
Worked with Middle Eastern and Central American refugees and asylees to secure stable employment, practiced interviewing techniques and created and revised resumes with clients, and designed and taught course on workplace norms, typical employment processes, and payroll practices. Worked with Middle Eastern and Central American refugees and asylees to secure stable employment, practiced interviewing techniques and created and revised resumes with clients, and designed and taught course on workplace norms, typical employment processes, and payroll practices.
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GOOD Worldwide Inc
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United States
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Online Audio and Video Media
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200 - 300 Employee
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Intern
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Mar 2014 - Apr 2015
Conducted research about corporate responsibility and commitment to social change in order to gain greater understanding of opportunities for corporations to make positive and measurable impacts Conducted research about corporate responsibility and commitment to social change in order to gain greater understanding of opportunities for corporations to make positive and measurable impacts
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Education
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University of Michigan Law School
JD, magna cum laude -
University of California, Los Angeles
Bachelor of Arts (BA), International Development and Geography -
University of Otago
International Development Studies