Student Legal Services (SLS) provides legal advice, counsel and limited representation for currently enrolled students at University of Texas at Arlington. Services include document preparation, notary, advising, and research.
SLS is staffed by one full-time licensed attorney, one part-time clerical staff and one part-time law clerk.
SLS cannot advise students against another University of Texas at Arlington student, faculty or staff member, department or University of Texas at Arlington as a whole. SLS does not advise or represent in the areas of tax, immigration or bankruptcy. However referrals are given.
The mission of Student Legal Services at the University of Texas at Arlington is to provide legal counsel to students who are currently enrolled and have paid the current Student Service Fee. Incorporated in this process is advisement with limited circumstances which require advocacy regarding their legal rights and procedures in regard to substantive Texas law.
In support of this mission Student Legal Services provides preventative education in the form of a series of legal education seminars and program support in the form of individual and customized topical presentations for students and student organizations.
This educational component enables Student Legal Services to empower students to develop skills and knowledge that will serve them in the future to avert, resolve, or appropriately engage personal legal issues.
- provide legal advice and counsel to all currently enrolled students that have paid the student service fee
- serve as an avenue to address conflict within the community in order to maintain relationships vital to the success of each student.
- empower students to take ownership in the outcome of successful problem solving.
- be recognized by the university community as a viable resource in resolving legal conflict
- maintain the confidentiality of the students regarding their current legal situation
- provide legal education programs for the university community
- student personal responsibility
- informative legal counsel and education
University Center (Lower Level), Room B160
Student Legal Services, Box 19355
Arlington , Texas 76019
Office Hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Phone: (817) 272-3771
Fax: (817) 272-5221
