This "clinical" approach also benefits the student who can test the knowledge he has gained in the classroomand arrive at a deeper understanding of community problems. The founders of El Centro Legal firmly believe that their program will accomplish these goals and provide competent legal services to residents who cannot afford to be properly represented. These residents many of them newly arrived immigrants. face serious problems of adjustment. language difficulties and substantial unfamiliarity with U.S. laws. El Centro Legal will offer free assistance to Spanishspeaking clients in various areas. including immigration. landlordtenant relations. employment discrimination. consumer law. family law. and traffic court. The program will also work closely together with other District of Columbia legal aid groups to prevent duplication of effort. Mr.
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