Student Legal Services 


Established by Student Council in 1972, Student Legal Services provides low-cost, confidential legal assistance to University of Virginia students. We provide legal help on a wide variety of legal matters, including representation in Charlottesville/Albemarle area courts. No fee is charged for consultations. All fees are minimal.

Service areas include:

  • Housing

  • Criminal charges

  • Traffic violations

  • Employment

  • Consumer protections

  • Contracts

  • Insurance

Student Legal Services operates a separate website, in partnership with the University, linked below.