ELIGIBILITY

• For the purposes of eligibility under the SLS Plan, students must be enrolled in at least 6 semester hours or enrolled in the remaining courses required to complete degree requirements at the University of Florida and have paid the Activity and Service Fee.  

• Student organization representatives must be enrolled in at least 6 semester hours.  Student organizations must also be registered and in good standing with Student Activities and Involvement. By submitting the Client Intake Form, you are certifying you or your student organization are eligible for this service.

• UF students who are not currently enrolled in classes are eligible for one semester immediately following the semester in which the student was last enrolled for at least 6 credit hours and paid A&S fees. 

LIMITATIONS

Student Legal Services cannot provide assistance with the following matters:

•   Claims against or disputes with the State of Florida, the University of Florida, or other University of Florida students are expressly excluded from coverage, even for advice. For issues involving the University of Florida, please contact the University of Florida Ombudsman. 
• Disputes between University of Florida students.  For disputes between UF students, please contact the Conflict Resolution Initiative at the Levin College of Law.

• Student organizations are considered students for the purpose of the student vs. student policy.  Student organizations may not use Student Legal Services for issues involving the University of Florida, the Board of Trustees, the Board of Governors, the State of Florida, or other entities related to the operation of that student organization such as its national organization, house corporations or realty boards, or governing bodies.

• Matters the attorney believes to be clearly frivolous, without merit or would otherwise violate the rules regulating the Florida Bar

• Disputes in which the amount in controversy is under $100.00 or exceeds $15,000.00 

• Court representation is limited to Alachua County

APPOINTMENTS

Student Legal Services attorneys advise students by appointment only.   In case of an emergency or time sensitive matter, we will make every effort to accommodate you as quickly as possible.  Legal advice cannot be given over the telephone or by email.

In order to schedule an appointment, students are required to complete and submit an online Online Application.   Upon receipt of the completed Client Intake Form and verification of your eligibility to receive services, Student Legal Services will contact you to schedule an appoint to consult with an attorney.  

Students are required to bring their Gator 1 card and all paperwork related to the case (i.e. promissory note, receipts, contract, invoices, citations) to their initial consultation.  

If you are unable to attend your appointment you must notify Student Legal Services that you wish to cancel your appointment at least 24 hours in advance.   Failure to abide by these rules may result in your ineligibility for assistance in the future.  

You will also be unable to meet with an attorney if you fail to bring in the appropriate documentation to your appointment.  You may forward the documentation in advance to our email: sls@studentlegalservices.ufl.edu