Graduate Student Legal Aid

We are here to help you!

As one of UMD’s 10,000+ graduate students, your focus belongs on your research, career, and academic goals. When life gets in the way, Graduate Student Legal Aid is here to keep troublesome issues from sidetracking your success.

We offer confidential, compassionate guidance to help resolve life's challenges, protect your rights, and reduce stress so you can stay focused on your education.

Are you eligible? Is it affordable?

• Eligible: Current UMD College Park graduate students who pay the student activity fee. 
  Services are covered at no additional cost through funding from the Graduate Student Government that annually allocates a portion of the Graduate Student Fee to fund our office.
• Not Eligible: UMD alumni, faculty, staff, post-docs, or students at other campuses (e.g., Shady Grove, UMGC). Non-eligible individuals are welcome to explore our Resources Directory.

How We Help

Ready to Connect?

Getting help is simple. We offer legal and advocacy consultations via phone or Zoom, and notary services in person. To get started, select one of the links above and read more about each service.

Please note: We operate part-time and are closed on Fridays. Messages received outside office hours will be returned as soon as we reopen.