|| services    || legal topics || hours     || contact     || home   
     
HOURS AND ELIGIBILITY
 
 
Eligibility:
 
Currently registered University of Maryland College Park graduate students who pay student activity fees are eligible for our services. Graduate students at Shady Grove or other campuses not requiring payment of student activity fees are not eligible.
 
However, pursuant to state rules governing the practice of law, GLAO cannot get involved in cases involving conflicts or potential conflicts between graduate students. Students who have a conflict with another student should contact the Graduate Student Ombudsman (x53132) as a first step. 
 
We cannot provide services to alumni, other members of the campus community, or students at other UM sites (including University College). 
 
Office Hours and How to Access our Services
 
We are open on a part-time, walk-in basis only. No appointments are necessary.  Hours may vary from week to week, particularly during the summer, and are subject to change.   Please call (301) 405-5807 or check our office door for updated postings. 
 
Generally, during the Spring 2007 semester, we are open for intake Tuesday through Thursday from 10:00 - 4:00. 

Please come at least a half hour before we close so we have time to talk with you.

We cannot provide legal advice by telephone or email. However, you may call our Office before coming in if you have questions about your eligibility or whether we handle your particular type of problem or case (no emails please).
 
 
We do not provide emergency legal services. If you need immediate assistance when our office is closed, please visit our emergency contact information page.

 

What  to Bring to your Initial Interview:     
 
STUDENT ID CARD and any documents relevant to your legal problem (for example, leases, traffic tickets, demand letters and bills, lawsuits filed against you, etc.). 
 
Before coming in, you may want to review general information regarding your problem or issue. You can check under our “Legal Topics” section to see what may be helpful to you.