Legal Services for Students
Hello, and welcome to Legal Services for Students!
Our mission is to provide quality legal counseling and representation to all currently enrolled students at The University of Texas at Austin that will enable the students/clients to assess the merits of their concerns and determine the most appropriate responses.
Attorneys
The students' attorneys, who are appointed by the university president, are licensed to practice law in the State of Texas.
History
The University of Texas at Austin Legal Services for Students Office was established in June 1970, as the first full-time on-campus legal assistance program in the United States. It was initially staffed by one attorney and one secretary. The office has since grown to a staff comprised of four attorneys, three administrative staff, and several law clerks. The office is funded through the mandatory student service fee at the rate of approximately $3.00 per semester.
Organization
The students' attorney directs the office and reports to the president of the university through the Dean of Students. Selection of the professional, the support, and the volunteer staff is the responsibility of the students' attorney, acting within the general guidelines of university policy and budget constraints.
