About
Sponsored by the CU Boulder Student Government and funded in large part by student activity fees, we provide accessible professional legal assistance to eligible students.
Our philosophy is simple—we strive to:
- Communicate clearly, openly and honestly with students who come to see us about the realities of, potential outcomes for and costs likely associated with their legal situations.
- Work with those students based on our communications to set goals for their situations.
- Help put those students in the best positions possible to realize their goals so that they can focus on school.
Our Values
SLS is bound by the attorney/client privilege. You can rest assured that your communications with us are confidential.
SLS provides high-quality legal services at a fraction of the cost of a private attorney. If you are paying student activity fees, you are eligible to use SLS.
SLS does not pass judgment. We welcome all eligible students to contact us about any kind of legal situation they are facing. If we cannot help with your issue, we can likely give you a referral.
SLS is located on main campus for in-person meetings. Virtual meetings are also available.
SLS lawyers have decades of experience advising and representing clients both in and out of the courtroom.
Our confidentiality promise
Students who visit SLS are entitled to the same confidentiality all lawyers in Colorado provide to their clients. We will not talk to anyone about a student's case (e.g., family members, the university or Student Conduct & Conflict Resolution) without the student's permission—except in a few situations authorized by the Colorado Rules of Professional Conduct for attorneys.
Disclaimers
- An attorney/client relationship is not established just by reading information posted on this website and/or contacting Student Legal Services (SLS).
- The sole purpose of this website is to provide potential SLS clients with general information about our office and services, as well as applicable state and local resources. The website is not intended as a substitute for legal analysis and/or advice provided by a properly licensed attorney. Users should seek legal counsel regarding their individual situations.
- While all information on this website has been reviewed and is believed to be reasonably accurate, SLS cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information. We ask users who find errors in or have complaints about the information on this website to please let us know as soon as possible.
- The University of Colorado Boulder, including Student Legal Services, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, political affiliation or political philosophy in admission and access to, and treatment and employment in, its educational programs and activities.