Student Legal Services of the Student Association

Joseph D. Zumbo, Director
State University of New York at Albany
Campus Center 116
1400 Washington Avenue
Albany, NY 12222
(518) 442-5654

Student Legal Services of the Student Association (SLS) is a legal service funded by the undergraduate Activity Fee providing legal assistance to eligible University at Albany undergraduates.

2012-2013


SLS offers consultations for eligible students in various subject areas, for example: landlord-tenant issues, small claims, traffic and city ordinance violations, personal injury claims, employment and consumer problems, University disciplinary and academic issues, etc.

During Fall and Spring semesters in various local courts of Albany County SLS provides trial level representation for eligible students charged with Misdemeanors, and Violations; and Summary Proceeding representation for eligible students threatened with Eviction.

SLS does not provide any assistance to students whose legal interests conflict with those of another eligible student.

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SLS offers an annual Internship for academic credit with the School of Criminal Justice (RCRJ 423)and is available for community legal education.

SLS is located in Campus Center 116. Services are provided according to the Rules of Professional Conduct and SLS' Eligibility Policy. Proof of eligible student status is required. SLS reserves the right to refuse assisting anyone and may alter its services without notice.