We`ve put together everything you need to know about common problems faced by UI students. We employ four full-time attorneys licensed in the state of Indiana and more than two dozen second- and third-year law students at the IU Maurer School of Law. An articling student working under the supervision of one of our lawyers will be your main point of contact for the office. Our lawyers supervise all aspects of our articling students` work, and your articling student will only act in your case with your permission and with the consent of their supervising lawyer. General information only (we do not give legal advice by phone or e-mail. Please do not fax or email documents. To make an appointment, use the Appointment Request link above): Student Legal Services of the Office of the Dean of Studies advises and advises currently enrolled students. We advise students on their rights and obligations in various areas of law, including landlord-tenant disputes, criminal law citations, small claims court, car accidents and insurance, personal injury, powers of attorney and consumer matters. Our services are provided as part of a confidential consultation at no additional cost to the student. Legal Services for Students does not provide representation or advocacy on behalf of individual students with respect to their potential legal claims or disputes. If the situation requires legal representation, our team will provide references to other legal resources and information. Student Legal Services provides advice, recommendations, document preparation and other legal services to University Park and Commonwealth Campus students facing personal legal issues.
To get started, fill out our admission form or drop by and see us. Student Legal Services is open and available to answer your legal questions. We make appointments with clients via Zoom. For appointment requests, please use our Appointment Request link by clicking here. We are currently receiving a high number of appointment requests and will respond in the order in which requests are received. We will respond during normal business hours as soon as we are able to do so. Thank you for your patience. Many of our student clients want their parents or other trusted adults to be involved in their case.
We will ask for your written permission before we can discuss your case with anyone else, including your parent or guardian. NOTE: You must be a student currently enrolled at the University of Michigan – Ann Arbor, the University of Michigan – Dearborn, or the University of Michigan – Flint to be eligible to receive our services. Legal Services for Students offers seminars, workshops and presentations for student groups and classes to explore legal issues before conflicts arise. A free authentication service is available to all registered students during normal business hours. These services are covered by your student activity fee, so let us help you. Our licensed lawyers and articling students are experienced in handling a wide range of legal issues. Focus on your studies and let us be your safety net. If you are an IU Bloomington student, you have already paid for our services. Our office is funded by the student activity fee (we receive approximately $9 from each student) which was charged along with tuition and other fees on your scholarship bill.
This means that our advice and representation are available at no extra cost. As a general rule, the only expenses for our student clients are court fees. Since the early 1970s, Student Legal Services has had a long and proud tradition of providing free legal services and legal outreach to students at the University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign. Our attorneys and articling students are bound by Indiana Rules of Professional Conduct. Solicitor-client confidentiality is an essential part of any solicitor-client relationship, and our relationship with our student clients is no exception. Student Legal Services is a division of student life and is a full-service law firm. Our services are currently available to students enrolled at the University of Michigan. Student Legal Services has been providing confidential legal advice and representation to IU Bloomington students since 1971. We`ve really seen it all. If you have legal problems or just have a legal question, but you don`t know how or if we can help you, call us anyway. The information contained on this website does not constitute legal advice or legal advice. It is not a substitute for consulting a lawyer in the case in question.
The information and opinions contained herein are those of Student Legal Services and not necessarily those of the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana. All materials contained herein are the property of the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana Student Legal Department and its attorneys – All rights reserved. Regardless of who is to blame, facing a lawsuit can be overwhelming. Without legal advice and the authority of a trusted lawyer, legal issues can even derail your academic career. Legal Services for Students is a law firm located on the campus of KU Lawrence in Room 2030 of the Burge Union. LSS is funded by the Student Senate through a portion of campus fees and provides legal services, advice, support, and education to students on a variety of topics. Start by telling us about your legal problem. You can fill out the online form, call our office or drop by in person to make an appointment. From there, we`ll determine the best way to help you. We are here to listen, defend and guide you through the legal process. Our licensed lawyers have extensive experience in criminal and civil law and have represented students in a variety of situations. We provide free and confidential legal advice and services to IU Bloomington students.
We even represent you in court in civil (non-criminal) cases. Call us during our office hours for more information. Legal advice is not provided by phone or email. www.nytimes.com/2022/03/06/business/payments-fraud-zelle-banks.html transactions cannot be made with an unknown party. This policy is designed to protect your privacy. There has been an increase in rental scams. Be careful before signing a lease, sublease, or sending rent, deposits, or other lease-related fees. If you are unsure about the validity of a proposed lease, please contact us before signing the lease or sending money. Real lawyers for real problems. Free.
Confidential. On campus. University of Michigan – Student Life Legal Services Division 715 N. University Ave., Suite 202 Ann Arbor, MI 48104-1605 Appointment request and admission links are not available for maintenance purposes from August 30 at 5:00 p.m. to August 31 at 7:00 a.m. We apologize for the inconvenience. The growing popularity of using payment apps (such as Zelle and Vemo) has led to an increase in scams targeting the same apps. For example, if a potential owner requests payment through one of these apps, please contact us to verify the validity of the request before sending a payment. Student Legal Services is available for personal and virtual appointments. To request a service, please fill out our intake form.
Please note that most appointments take place from Monday to Friday between 10:00 and 16:00. In general, we recommend that you follow the recommended precautionary procedure (pause, more information, review) if you receive text messages or calls warning you of fraudulent activity in your request, especially if you are asked to respond with personal information. It`s probably a scam! If in doubt, contact your bank or supplier directly before proceeding. We know that confidentiality is essential. All communications regarding your application are confidential and subject to solicitor-client privilege. To participate in our awareness survey, please click here. If you need to speak to someone before submitting a call for applications, please call 812-855-7867. All communications with our lawyers are confidential.
We will not discuss your case with your parents, friends, spouses or the University of Michigan without your written consent.