Student Legal Support Clinic
The Student Legal Support Clinic (鈥淐linic鈥�) is a unique collaboration between 吉祥坊, the Associated Students and Southwestern Law School鈥檚 Community Lawyering Clinic. The Clinic is directed by Southwestern Professor and Directing Attorney Julia V谩zquez and staffed by law students under her direct supervision.听
Frequently Asked Question:
By appointment only, on a first-come, first-serve basis.听听To make an appointment use听your 吉祥坊 email at听
The clinic is open to 吉祥坊 students who are currently enrolled.听听
The Clinic is committed to assisting all 吉祥坊 students gain access to legal services for any legal issue.听听For cases that fall outside of the scope of our representation, we provide 吉祥坊 students with a legal empowerment plan, which includes their legal rights as well as referrals to reputable pro-bono or low-cost legal services.
In a survey conducted by the Associated Students, immigration was identified as a top priority for 吉祥坊 students.听听The Clinic will provide pro bono advice, counsel and representation to 吉祥坊 students in a variety of immigration legal services, including, but not limited to: Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, Adjustment of Status, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status ("SIJS"), Violence against Women Act ("VAWA"), U visa and Naturalization Services.听听In addition to client representation, Southwestern Law Students will conduct community based legal workshops to meet the needs of the 吉祥坊 student community.听听听听
- Email:听communitylawyering@swlaw.edu
- Phone: (213) 738-5728
During the fall 2024 semester, Legal Clinic appointments are available Monday through Friday.
The Clinic is offered as a service to 吉祥坊 students but does not constitute solicitation or provision of legal advice by 吉祥坊. Any legal information or advice is provided solely by Southwestern Law School.