Services

When a dispute arises between two or more current UCLA students, Student Legal Services (SLgS) can provide only information to the concerned parties. SLgS cannot represent any of the parties to the conflict, provide our full range of services, or advocate for either side. The students involved in the dispute who seek the services of SLgS are first fully informed of the SLgS Conflict Policy. At the time the students seek our services, we offer to meet with each side in the dispute on a one-time basis to provide information regarding the relevant laws and resources. We do not advocate for either side.

Once the student signs the Conflict Information Session Agreement, an appointment for an information session is scheduled. After the information session, in appropriate cases, SLgS may be able to mediate the dispute upon the request of all parties involved. SLgS also will provide referrals to alternative dispute resolution services, such as the UCLA Office of Ombuds Services.

It is within the discretion of the attorneys to determine whether the services provided by the office shall be limited, especially in cases where the attorneys lack expertise in the area and/or the time and resources required to handle the matter would unreasonably reduce the services available to other students.

LIMITATIONS ON THE SERVICE PROVIDED

Student Legal Services (SLgS) offers its services only to students who are currently registered and enrolled at UCLA or, during the recess period between quarters or the summer period, have completed the immediately preceding term and are eligible for reenrollment.

SLgS provides advice, but does not provide representation for students in court or at any other type of hearing. Furthermore, it is the policy of SLgS not to handle litigation other than Small Claims Court cases. SLgS also provides no assistance regarding appeals.

SLgS provides no assistance for contested or out-of-state family law matters; it provides assistance only for uncontested California family law matters, including simple dissolutions of marriage where there are no issues involving children.

SLgS can draft only simple wills for California residents. It provides no assistance regarding estate planning or probate matters, including inter vivos trusts and other estate planning documents.

SLgS offers only limited assistance regarding real property matters. SLgS offers no assistance or advice regarding tax, workers’ compensation, or medical or legal malpractice.

The services offered by SLgS are available only to individual students. SLgS does not assist partnerships, corporations, associations, or organizations. SLgS also does not assist students with their business affairs.

It is within the discretion of the attorneys to determine whether the services provided by the office shall be limited, especially in cases where the attorneys lack expertise in the area and/or the time and resources required to handle the matter would unreasonably reduce the services available to other students.