Student Legal Services
Student Legal Services provides legal advice, counsel and limited representation to eligible Texas Tech University and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center students. Licensed attorneys assist students with common legal issues including landlord and tenant disputes, criminal matters, expunctions, estate planning, family law, consumer issues and other civil matters.
Services are available to registered TTU and TTUHSC students who pay the Student Service Fee. Attorneys are required to preserve client confidentiality. Case information and information provided during the intake process will not be released to third parties without the student's authorization.
How We Can Help
Student Legal Services provides consultation and, in some matters, limited representation. The type of assistance available depends on the legal issue and the circumstances of the case.
Legal Consultation & Representation
SLS may provide consultation and limited representation for matters such as landlord and tenant disputes, criminal defense, expunctions and orders of nondisclosure, estate planning, contracts, debt claims, name changes, traffic matters and uncontested family law.
Consultation & Referrals
Some matters are handled through consultation only, including employment law, immigration, automotive claims, business law, contested family matters and cases outside Lubbock County. SLS can also provide referrals to private attorneys or outside agencies when appropriate.
Notary Services
Student Legal Services provides notary services for eligible students. Walk-in service is available for a small number of standard documents, while some documents require an appointment.
Legal Education & Events
SLS provides legal education and programming for students and the campus community, including workshops and events addressing common legal issues students may encounter.
Appointments & Notary Services
Appointments are required to meet with an attorney. Attorney appointments are generally scheduled Monday through Thursday, and walk-in attorney consultations are not available.
Appointments & Notary Services
Notary Services
Walk-in notary services are available for a small number of standard documents. Students with numerous documents, immigration documents or documents originating outside the United States should schedule an appointment.
Bring the unsigned document and a current physical government-issued photo ID. Student ID cards are not accepted for notarization.
Attorneys & Staff
Student Legal Services is staffed by licensed attorneys who provide legal consultation and limited representation to eligible students. The office is led by Managing Director Shanae Salter.
Contact Student Legal Services
If you have questions about eligibility, services or scheduling, contact Student Legal Services.
Office Information
Student Legal Services
Student Union Building, Room 202
Texas Tech University
Office Hours:
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Legal Information Disclaimer
Information on this website is provided for general informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. Legal advice can vary significantly based on the facts and circumstances of an individual matter. Students seeking advice about a specific legal issue should make an appointment with an attorney at Student Legal Services or consult another licensed attorney.
Use of this website does not create an attorney-client relationship with Texas Tech University Student Legal Services. Information provided on this site concerns Texas law and should not be relied upon as law in another state. Laws and legal requirements may change over time.
Links to outside websites are provided as informational resources and do not imply endorsement or affiliation. Texas Tech University Student Legal Services is not responsible for the accuracy or content of external websites.
Student Legal Services
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Address
Student Union Building Rm. 202 Lubbock, TX 79409-1017 -
Phone
806.742.3289 -
Email
studentlegalservices@ttu.edu