The Veterans Event is designed to meet the many legal needs of our veterans. Lawyers from all areas of practice are available to answer general questions, prepare documents and provide other legal information services to pre-screened experienced clients. The event takes place at the Audie L. Murphy Memorial Va, and volunteer law students accompany the lawyers as they advise veterans on the legal issues presented. This event is offered approximately once a month. RAICES Free or low-cost immigration services Telephone: 210-222-0964 Visit the website: www.raicestexas.org/what-we-do/legalservices/ At least 15 hours must be approved by law school or related to law. Law school approved hours are defined as services provided by law students without remuneration or credit under the supervision of lawyers for not-for-profit organizations that primarily serve the needs of individuals and families with limited financial resources. public bodies engaged in legal activities, including the courts; or services provided through activities and organizations approved by the Director of Pro Bono Programs. Texas Rio Grande Legal Aid`s number is 888-988-9996. If you need help moving to the city of San Antonio, call 210-207-5910.
services provided by law students without remuneration or credit, provided under the supervision of a lawyer for public bodies engaged in legal work, including the courts; This resource guide provides contact information for local organizations that offer free legal services based on demographic qualifications and/or income. Please contact the agency for more information on the requirements and to determine if you are eligible. In addition to working on real cases, the Civil Justice Clinic includes a teaching component that covers substantive law and legal skills. The teaching component includes lectures, discussions, group exercises and simulations to prepare students for legal practice. DISABILITY RIGHTS TEXAS Provides legal assistance to people with disabilities whose rights are violated Telephone: 800-252-9108 (home line) Visit the website: www.disabilityrightstx.org/en/getting-help/how-to-apply-for-services/ The presence portion of the Immigration and Human Rights Clinic includes a complex practical exam of immigration law as well as exercises and simulations specifically designed to teach the basics of good immigration law. legal practice. The Consumer Protection Clinic has a Housing Legal Advice Hotline at 210-570-6135 that provides free legal information, advice and recommendations to people at risk of eviction or foreclosure. Clinical courses are dedicated to educating students at St. Mary`s while addressing the otherwise unmet legal needs of high-income people in San Antonio and South Texas. Through their clinical work, St. Mary`s students provide meaningful service to the community by expanding the legal resources available to serve the people of San Antonio and South Texas. Law students can also volunteer their time as part of the pro bono program to help disadvantaged people with legal problems.
Students can do important legal work and gain a better understanding of legal processes while helping those in need through opportunities such as the Identity Recovery Project at Haven for Hope and the Volunteer Tax Assistance Program (VITA). Students who meet certain criteria can earn a pro bono and public service certificate at their graduation ceremony. Phone: 210-455-6105 Visit the website: ccaosa.org/legal-services/ Classroom work focuses on issues that regularly arise in the clinic`s casework, providing students with the opportunity to analyze legal and social barriers to their case and to develop and reflect on the strategic decisions they make. They interview and advise clients, examine facts to obtain and organize evidence, draft legal documents, negotiate with opposing lawyers and administrative authorities, and hear real cases in district, district and administrative courts. TEXAS RIOGRANDE LEGAL AID (TRLA) TRLA provides free legal services to low-income individuals who face most civil law issues, including bankruptcy and foreclosure, divorce and custody agreements, consumer fraud, wills and estates, access to public benefits, landlord-tenant disputes, and litigation for civil and environmental rights. The Consumer Protection Clinic and the Family Law Clinic are practical lending courses that combine academic rigor with real-world experience. We are an employment firm where student lawyers represent qualified clients in legal matters, under the close supervision of the Faculty of Law. TEXAS ACCOUNTANTS & LAWYERS FOR THE ARTS (TALA) services include pro bono support for artists, pro bono patent support for inventors, dispute resolution services, and educational programs for the arts and business community. SAN ANTONIO — San Antoni residents can get answers to some of their legal questions from experts Tuesday as part of St. Mary`s University School of Law`s pro bono day. Free legal advice for low-income veterans and their families facing a variety of civil law issues.
Apply on the website (www.sa-lsa.org/veterans) to see if you qualify. ABA Free Legal Answers Virtual legal clinic for authorized users. Visit the website: texas.freelegalanswers.org The Consumer Protection practice focuses on economic fairness for low-income landlords and renters. Student attorneys protect clients from abusive and unfair selling practices, including fraudulent home sales and foreclosures in state and federal courts. Student lawyers also represent clients in transactional real estate matters to secure home equity and promote access to disaster relief and repair programs. The clinic provides legal services related to evictions in the San Antonio area and operates the Housing Hotline in partnership with the San Antonio Legal Services Association. Ask-A-Lawyer, presented by Caritas Legal Services, a ministry of Catholic charities: Volunteer law students work with licensed lawyers to provide legal information to individuals. Clients can ask questions on the Texas Free Legal Answers website, which connects people with volunteer lawyers remotely. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
at the Sarita Kenedy East Law Library, Law Alumni Room. Note: St. Mary`s University Faculty of Law`s pro bono program does not provide legal representation to the public. The clinical program, which accepts a limited number of cases in certain practice areas for qualified individuals, can be contacted by phone at 210-431-2596. Please note that clinical program staff will conduct an income and asset check before providing information, advice, references or representations. The annual event, which is organized in cooperation with the St. Mary University`s Pro Bono Law Program, organized by the Standing Committee on Civil Poor Legal Services, American Gateways, Catholic Charities and the Community Justice Program, enables people to meet the legal needs of San Antoni residents. The VITA site in St. Mary`s is jointly managed by the School of Law and the Greehey School of Business. Our VITA website has been recognized by the American Bar Association for its “faithful and professional performance of public service by providing tax preparation assistance to low-income and underserved communities.” The San Antonio Bar Association and the San Antonio Bar Association`s Lawyer Referral Service do NOT provide free or low-cost legal services.
The Ask-A-Lawyer event is a joint effort of Catholic charities and St. Mary`s University School of Law. Volunteer law students interview individuals on various legal issues and then consult with available lawyers on legal issues that arise. Event participants will only receive legal information and, if necessary, will be referred to legal aid or other lawyers. This event will be offered and announced regularly as event dates become available. For their individual cases, student lawyers must commit to normal office hours and legal contacts in addition to their teaching time. Each clinic lasts one semester and six credit hours. Second semester options are sometimes available for three credits. CARITAS LEGAL SERVICES-CATHOLIC CHARITIES Provides comprehensive and cost-effective civil, probate and immigration legal assistance to individuals and families seeking a secure future. The Family Law event provides legal assistance for uncontested family law matters.
Volunteer law students will accompany lawyers throughout the client interview process. Judges are also present at this event to conclude the divorce proceedings. This event is offered once a quarter. TEXAS LAW HELP WEBSITE Self-help, forms, online Ask a lawyer Visit the website: texaslawhelp.org/ St. Mary`s University School of Law offers a range of pro bono opportunities for students who volunteer their time and want to engage in a variety of practice areas. In addition, students who meet certain criteria may be recognized at their graduation ceremony. Students who participate in these programs do important work and provide much-needed assistance to members of their community. St. Mary`s needs volunteers to support the identity recovery project at Haven for Hope, San Antonio`s largest homeless service provider.
