Student Legal Support Clinic
The Student Legal Support Clinic (“Clinic”) is a unique collaboration between 鶹AV, the Associated Students and Southwestern Law School’s Community Lawyering Clinic. The Clinic is directed by Southwestern Professor and Directing Attorney Julia Vázquez and staffed by law students under her direct supervision.
Frequently Asked Question:
By appointment only, on a first-come, first-serve basis.To make an appointment useyour 鶹AV email at
The clinic is open to 鶹AV students who are currently enrolled.
The Clinic is committed to assisting all 鶹AV students gain access to legal services for any legal issue.For cases that fall outside of the scope of our representation, we provide 鶹AV students with a legal empowerment plan, which includes their legal rights as well as referrals to reputable pro-bono or low-cost legal services.
In a survey conducted by the Associated Students, immigration was identified as a top priority for 鶹AV students.The Clinic will provide pro bono advice, counsel and representation to 鶹AV students in a variety of immigration legal services, including, but not limited to: Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, Adjustment of Status, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status ("SIJS"), Violence against Women Act ("VAWA"), U visa and Naturalization Services.In addition to client representation, Southwestern Law Students will conduct community based legal workshops to meet the needs of the 鶹AV student community.
- Email:communitylawyering@swlaw.edu
- Phone: (213) 738-5728
During the fall 2024 semester, Legal Clinic appointments are available Monday through Friday.
The Clinic is offered as a service to 鶹AV students but does not constitute solicitation or provision of legal advice by 鶹AV. Any legal information or advice is provided solely by Southwestern Law School.