
From 1975 until 1986, the staff of the Legal Services Office consisted of four attorneys, two full-time professional support staff, legal assistants interns and law clerks. The office provided a wide range of legal services, including representation in both civil and criminal courts and in cases against the University of Massachusetts. This included litigation against the University and its employees.
In 1986, the Board of Trustees rescinded the authority of the office to represent students against the University and in criminal cases. Then, in 1987, the Trustees technically abolished the Legal Services Office, and established the Legal Services Center, with no litigation authority.
In 1993, as a result of lobbying efforts by student leaders, the Trustees voted to authorize limited litigation except in cases against the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, or any of its agencies, subdivisions or instrumentalities, including the University, any municipality, or any employees, officers, trustees or agents of these entities who are acting in their official capacities. The program's name changed to the Student Legal Services Office. In 2000, the Trustees voted to extend limited litigation authority through 2010.
413-545-1995
9:00a.m. - 5:00p.m
UPCOMING EVENTS
CIVIL RIGHTS of UNIVERSITY STUDENTS
Join us for an informational seminar on:
Oct. 10, 2006 6:30 -7:30 pm Guest Speaker: Atty. C. DiMare
SYLVAN CULTURAL CENTER Cashin Basement 02
Light refreshments will be available
Co-Sponsored by: CCEBMS, Sylvan Cultural Center & SLSO
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COMP SCI TAP
Academic Event: Guest Speaker Atty. Lisa Kent
October 11, 2006 @ 4:00pm Washington Dorm
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Informational seminar on the "Nasty Consquences of Illegal Downloading & File Sharing"
Hosted by the: NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERS
October 18, 2006 6:00 - 7:00pm MARSTON 220
Guest Speaker: Atty. Lisa Kent
Comments:pdutta@stuaf.umass.edu
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