Counseling on Legal Topics

Student Legal Services provides counseling on legal topics (as well as education and referrals) for registered UCSD students and student clubs and organizations.

About counseling at Student Legal Services

• All initial sessions are scheduled by appointment only, as we must verify student status by checking your valid student ID card.
• To make a counseling appointment, contact Student Legal Services, (858) 534-4374.
• All counseling sessions are confidential. We won't tell anyone that you consulted with our office, nor will we reveal to anyone the details of what was discussed.
• You may bring a friend, parent, or another person to the session, but we'll ask you to sign a confidentiality waiver that allows us to discuss the facts of your case with another person.
• Please be aware that Student Legal Services does not provide ongoing representation to students. Should you need representation, our attorneys can refer you to a private attorney and/or identify resources to help you get the assistance you need. Before you meet with a Student Legal Services attorney or a private attorney, read about how to talk with an attorney.

Counseling for individuals

• We're able to assist students with civil, criminal, and UCSD Conduct Code-related issues.
• If you have concerns related to sexual assault or violence, you can also contact the Center for Advocacy, Resources, and Education (CARE, formerly SARC).
• We offer a preventive legal education workshop series covering numerous topics. Take a look at this quarter's events schedule to see if any of the topics would help you (or learn about planning a workshop designed for your needs).

Counseling for clubs and student organizations

• Members may meet with someone on our staff to discuss any legal problems or concerns facing the organization.
• We also offer a preventive legal education series. Some regularly scheduled topics may be of interest to your group. We can also design workshops for your specific student organization. For example, we can conduct a patent and intellectual property law workshop for the Computer Engineering Club. Learn more about planning a custom workshop designed for your group's needs.