There will be Ask-A-Lawyer clinics throughout the 2024 calendar year. Check out their website here, which lists dates and locations: Ask-A-Lawyer Clinics
Participants: Please be aware that the attorneys present at the AAL Clinics are not providing individual legal representation, and therefore are not serving as your “lawyer.” There is no lawyer-client relationship that results from your participation in this consultation. If you are referred to a private attorney, that attorney will charge for his/her services and may require a retainer fee.
The following resources are also available for graduate students with legal needs:
The New Haven Bar Association offers a referral line: (203) 562-5750. For a one-time $35 referral fee per case, clients will be referred to up to 3 attorneys in New Haven County or surrounding areas. The fee is waived for Personal Injury and Social Security Disability cases. If the client decides to hire one of the referred attorneys, the legal fees must be discussed between the client and the attorney.
The New Haven Legal Assistance Association may be able to provide free legal counsel. The contact information is as follows:
Toll-free: 1-800-453-3320
Hotline Call-in hours:
9 a.m. – 12 noon, 1-2 p.m.
Monday through Friday
International Legal Problems: International students with a visa issue or similar international-student-specific issue should contact their OISS adviser. OISS advisers are experienced at handling these problems and can connect students with lawyers who have expertise in immigration law.