Welcome to the Graduate Student Legal Aid Office located in room 1235A of the Stamp Student Union

 at The University of Maryland, College Park

Who We Are:

The Graduate Student Legal Aid Office is a part-time legal service office sponsored by the Graduate Student Government. We are staffed by a licensed attorney, paralegal, and student interns. Our office is funded solely by a portion of your student activity fee.

WHAT WE DO:

We provide legal services free of charge to currently registered graduate students. We handle a wide range of both University-related and off-campus issues. We can provide general information, referrals, advice and assistance to students with legal questions and disputes.

By contract, our attorney cannot represent students in court.

We do not give legal advice by telephone or email. You can contact us before coming in, however, to make sure we handle your particular problem or if you need clarification about services.

Check the hours page for complete information on client eligibility and types of cases handled.

How To Access Our Services:

GLAO is a part-time program. We see students on a walk-in basis only - no appointment is necessary. Our walk-in hours may vary from week-to-week. For further information, please check the hours page. Please bring your Student ID when you come to our office.

We cannot provide emergency services.  If you need assistance when our office is closed, please visit our emergency services information page.

Confidentiality Statement:

Communications between GLAO staff and our student clients are confidential. Information is not released to anyone, including the University Administration, without the student's consent.