Services & Eligibility
Student Legal Services offers a wide range of legal services to eligible Texas Tech University and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center students. Depending on the legal issue and circumstances, services may include consultation, limited representation, mediation, referrals or notary services.
Representation is determined on a case-by-case basis. Some matters are available for consultation only, while others fall outside the scope of Student Legal Services.
Eligibility & Confidentiality
Who Is Eligible?
Student Legal Services is available to registered TTU and TTUHSC students who pay the Student Service Fee.
If you are unsure whether you qualify for services, contact the office before scheduling an appointment.
Confidentiality
Attorneys are required to preserve client confidences. Case information and questionnaire content will not be released to third parties without the student's express authorization.
Students can speak with Student Legal Services about a legal concern knowing that their consultation is treated as confidential.
Consultation & Representation
Student Legal Services may provide legal consultation and limited representation in the following areas. Whether representation is available is determined on a case-by-case basis.
Personal & Family Matters
- Adoptions
- Estate planning and probate
- Name changes
- Uncontested family law
Housing, Contracts & Civil Matters
- Civil matters
- Contracts
- Debt claims
- Landlord and tenant disputes
Criminal & Driving Matters
- Criminal defense
- Essential needs licenses
- Expunctions and orders of nondisclosure
- Traffic tickets
Case-by-Case Review
Eligibility for representation depends on the facts of the matter, conflicts of interest, available resources and other legal considerations.
Scheduling an appointment does not guarantee that Student Legal Services will be able to represent you.
Consultation Only
Student Legal Services can provide legal advice and guidance in the following areas but does not generally provide representation.
Civil & Consumer Matters
- Automotive claims
- Business law
- Employment law
Family Law
- Child custody
- Child support
- Contested divorces
Criminal & Immigration Matters
- Felonies
- Immigration law
Matters Outside Lubbock County
Student Legal Services may provide consultation for cases outside Lubbock County but does not generally provide representation in those matters.
Services We Cannot Provide
Some legal matters fall outside the scope of Student Legal Services. When appropriate, SLS may provide a referral to a private attorney or another outside resource.
Conflicts Involving Texas Tech
- Disputes involving TTU or TTUHSC faculty or staff
- Disputes involving a TTU or TTUHSC department
- Disputes against TTU or TTUHSC as an institution
Disputes Between Students
Student Legal Services does not represent students in disputes against other TTU or TTUHSC students.
Agreed mediations may be available when all parties agree to participate.
Excluded Practice Areas
- Tax law
- Bankruptcy
- Intellectual property
Need an Outside Attorney?
If SLS cannot handle your matter, the office may be able to provide a referral to a private attorney or outside agency.
Other Services
Notary Public Services
Notary services are available to eligible students. Some documents can be handled as walk-ins, while others require an appointment.
Legal Education
Student Legal Services provides legal education and programming for students and members of the campus community.
Mediation
Mediation may be available when all parties involved agree to participate.
Referrals
Student Legal Services can provide referrals to private attorneys and outside agencies when the legal issue is beyond the office's scope of services.
Schedule an Appointment
If you have a legal issue and are unsure whether Student Legal Services can help, schedule an appointment and select the category that most closely matches your situation. An attorney can review your circumstances and explain what assistance may be available.
Appointments & Notary Services
Have Questions Before Scheduling?
Contact Student Legal Services at 1 (806) 742-3289 or studentlegalservices@ttu.edu.
Student Legal Services is located in the Student Union Building, Room 202.
Student Legal Services
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Address
Student Union Building Rm. 202 Lubbock, TX 79409-1017 -
Phone
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Email
studentlegalservices@ttu.edu