Dr. Alina Das

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Biography

Alina Das is a Professor of Law and co-director of the Immigrant Rights Clinic at New York University School of Law. With decades of experience as an immigrant rights attorney, she has passionately defended the rights of immigrants facing detention and deportation, advocating on behalf of activists and leaders of the immigrant rights movement. Her specialization lies in litigation and advocacy at the intersection of immigration and criminal legal systems. Das's legal scholarship has been published in leading law journals and has garnered citations from the Supreme Court. She is the author of 'Justice Shadows: America Criminalizes Immigrants,' published by Bold Type Books in April 2020. Das has received numerous awards in recognition of her advocacy and teaching, including the Immigrant Defense Project Champion of Justice Award and the NYU Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Faculty Award. She holds degrees from Harvard University and New York University School of Law and Wagner Graduate School of Public Service.

Research Interests

Experience

Co-Director, Immigrant Rights Clinic

— Present

New York University School of Law • New York, NY

Leading the Immigrant Rights Clinic, providing legal representation and advocacy for immigrants.

Courses

1L Reading Group: Advancing Immigrant Rights Advanced Immigrant Rights Clinic Immigrant Rights Clinic Seminar

Requirements for New York University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from accredited institution Strong background in biological, chemical, physical, or mathematical sciences
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Personal statement
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • CV/Resume
  • Unofficial transcripts
Specialization Notes

Open Program in Biomedical Sciences (Vilcek Institute) covers departments like Biochemistry, Pathology, Neuroscience, Microbiology, etc.