Our goal is to assist students in responding to legal problems that may be adversely affecting their well-being or otherwise interfering with academic studies or goals. We particularly strive to assist students in resolving problems for which it would be otherwise difficult or impossible to obtain legal services at affordable prices. In this way, we help the University to accomplish its goal of retention of students and enhancing the quality of students' university experience.

In addition, we are dedicated to improving the University environment for all students by promoting fairness, equality, and the protection of students' individual rights and interests. We play an active role in addressing issues of diversity and multiculturalism on the campus by advising individual students and groups regarding civil rights laws, and participating in training programs for students and staff.

As a law office primarily funded by student fees, we believe that we have a special obligation to educate students as to their legal rights and responsibilities, both individually and through community legal education programs. Accordingly, we have a particular interest in providing assistance to students with problems directly related to their student status, such as financial aid, or defending against charges in university disciplinary proceedings. We also seek to promote the rights of students in general, by acting to further the cause of progressive change in the state and local community.

We strive to support the university's educational mission by providing "hands-on" experience to students who are exploring the option of legal careers, through our internship program. In the internship program, we provide practical training as well as opportunities to engage in problem-solving and teamwork with students and professional staff.
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