Sudent Legal Aid Office

The Process

Eligibility

The Undergraduate Legal Aid Office is a free service available to currently-enrolled full-time University of Maryland undergraduates. Please bring your University ID when you visit the office so we can verify your status. Students without a University ID cannot be helped.

What to Expect

Upon entering the Undergraduate Legal Aid Office, clients are greeted by a student intern. The intern will compile an intake report, which details the facts of the case and any questions for the staff attorney. Everything said in the office to either student interns or office staff is confidential.

Next, the intern will meet with the attorney to brief him on the facts of the case. They will then bring the client into the meeting with the attorney. Together, the client, intern and attorney will discuss the situation, and the attorney will provide his advice, including attorney referrals if applicable.

The office can only assist clients who do not have a conflict with other undergraduate students. Because the office serves all undergraduates, such a situation would create a conflict of interest. If you believe a conflict of interest may be an issue, consult with the office: If we can't provide legal advice, we may be able to refer you to another service.