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Legal Services for Students: Client Eligibility

Policy
Purpose: 

Inform public on who is eligible to utilize the services.

Applies to: 

Students on the Lawrence and Edwards campuses.

Campus: 
Edwards
Lawrence
Policy Statement: 

Students who are currently enrolled at the University of Kansas Lawrence and Edward campuses, and have paid student and wellness fees, may receive any of our services at no additional charge. Students are not required to use Legal Services for Students regarding any legal matter.

Please call Legal Services for Students at 785-864-5665 or stop by our office at 2030 Burge Union to set up an appointment.

LEGAL ADVICE IS NOT PROVIDED OVER THE TELEPHONE OR VIA EMAIL.

Exclusions or Special Circumstances: 

Students at the KU Medical Center in Kansas City are not eligible for our legal services because they do not pay the Legal Services for Students required fees. However, due to special IRS grant funding, we are able to assist international students, faculty and staff at all of the KU campuses (Edwards, KU Medical Center, Lawrence and Wichita) for international tax advising.

Contact: 

Jo Hardesty
Director/Managing Attorney
Legal Services for Students
785-864-5665
legals@ku.edu

Approved by: 
Chancellor, Vice Chancellor for Students Affairs, Student Senate
Approved on: 
Monday, January 1, 1979
Effective on: 
Monday, January 1, 1979
Review Cycle: 
Annual (As Needed)
Keywords: 
Legal services eligibility
Change History: 

08/30/2024: Updated "campus fee" to "student and wellness fee". 
03/05/2021: Updated contact inforamtion.
06/01/2017: Updated contact information.
10/08/2013: Updated Effective On section.
09/23/2013: Updated Campus and Categories sections.
05/22/2013: Uploaded policy to Policy Library. 

Student Life Categories: 
Legal Assistance

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