Working with the Students’ Attorney
The following are general steps involved when working with Students' Attorney. Please keep in mind that as with any major concern, the sooner we are contacted, the more likely we can help.
- Students seeking support can schedule their own consultation. The Students' Attorney will meet with students in person, via Zoom, or via phone.
- When your appointment is scheduled, you will receive a confirmation email with instructions regarding your upcoming meeting and a link to the "Attorney's Required Consent Form." You should complete the form before your meeting.
- To protect your confidentiality, the Students' Attorney will meet with you privately. However, you are welcome to bring a support person to your consultation.
A note to parents
Your primary role is to guide your student to our service. It is important for parents to understand that their students have a confidential relationship with their lawyers. This means that a lawyer is absolutely prohibited from discussing what transpires between them with anyone. In fact, the lawyers cannot even disclose that a particular student is a client.
This confidentiality can be waived, allowing the lawyer to discuss the matter with third parties, but only after a full discussion with the student client, and obtaining such a waiver in writing.
Parents cannot schedule appointments for their student. The student must book their appointment online or in the office, and be present during the appointment. Parents may attend the consultation as a support person if they are invited by their student.
Illinois State University's Students' Attorney services are supported through the general activity fee, and students will not be charged any extra cost for using the service.
Testimonials
The Students' Attorney made me feel so much better and helped me and my roommates feel comfortable in our decision.
- A student, on having his lease reviewed