Office Hours & Location

When we are open and where we are.

Eligibility for Services

Who qualifies for assistance?

History of the Program

The ASSU offers FREE legal advice to any student who needs it. Schedule an appointment with an attorney.

Legal Staff

Learn more about the staff at the Legal Counseling Office.

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to some of the most common questions.

Visit the ASSU Legal Counseling Office. It's FREE for Stanford Students!

Are you seeking a legal opinion before signing a contract? Guidance in filing for divorce or separation? Suggestions for fighting a traffic ticket? Recommandations for settling an insurance claim? Information on your rights as a tenant? Counseling before a court appearance?

The primary function of the ASSU Legal Counseling Office is to provide legal advice and consultation to Stanford students and domestic partners. The service is envisioned as the first step for any student who thinks that he or she might have a legal problem. The service is strictly confidential. When possible, the attorneys advise "preventive law," i.e., they attempt to analyze the possible consequences of an act before the student engages in the act. The resources of the Legal Counseling Office are devoted to the goal of educating the Stanford student body so that students may be better able to understand the law and to cope with those legal problems most frequently encountered by students.