The Family Law Clinic provides a community service by representing low-income clients who would otherwise lack access to legal services. Students are given the responsibility to represent clients with legal problems in a variety of family law matters including, but not limited to, divorces, suits affecting parent-child relationship, and modifications. To the extent possible, assigned cases will reflect areas of interest to participating students.

Background

The Family Law Clinic was implemented during the Fall 2011 semester and undertakes a limited number of cases, selected in close consultation with and through referral from Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas. With a small caseload, students will have the opportunity to thoroughly investigate and prepare client matters entrusted to them, and they will be able to make independent judgments in a supervised clinical setting. Assessment and reflection of the strategic decisions made and advocacy skills utilized promote the professional development of the student as an effective and ethical legal practitioner.

For Clients

The Family Law Clinic undertakes a limited number of cases ONLY through referral from Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas or the Lubbock County Courts.

How to Apply

The Family Law Clinic does not take direct requests for legal assistance. You must contact Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas at (806) 763-4557 for initial eligibility screening and to schedule an appointment. If appointments are not available, you will be referred to one of the LANWT sponsored pro bono clinics held in the community. Information on upcoming pro bono clinics will be provided.

Contact Us

The Family Law undertakes a limited number of cases, selected in close consultation with and through referral from Legal Aid of Northwest Texas www.lanwt.org. You must apply to LANWT before being considered for representation.

If you have questions, please contact:

Texas Tech University School of Law Clinical Programs
3311 18th Street
Lubbock, TX 79409
Phone: 806.742.4312
Fax: 806.742.4199

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