About SLS

Are you dealing with a landlord that won’t fix something in your rental, or have you gotten pulled over for going 20 miles over the speed limit? Or maybe you’ve run into someone not honoring their end of a contract. We are here to help! Our consultations are free and we can advise or represent students on a variety of legal issues, including housing, criminal, traffic, and consumer, among other matters.

The Student Legal Services was established in 1972 and has since been providing low-cost, confidential legal assistance to University of Virginia students, both in and outside of the courtroom.

SLS is seeking an Organizing Intern for the 2025-2026 year. See here for more info about the position and how you can apply. 

Regular Hours (Please do not call the office expecting a consultation over the phone when you call. You need to fill out an intake to schedule an appointment or come during designated walk-in hours.)

Mon-Thu: 9AM-5PM

Fri: 9AM-3:30PM

Drop-in Hours (as of 2/11/2025)

Tue & Fri: 1:30PM-3:30PM

Wed: 11:30AM-3:30PM

*Note about drop-in hours: These are subject to change at any time due to the attorney's needing to be in court. Please refer to the calendar below for drop-in hours cancellation. The attorney may have scheduled consultations during the drop-in time, so if you have a landlord issue or have been charged with a crime, you should fill out an intake form to schedule a consultation unless you have the time to wait. Drop-ins are subject to the same limitations as scheduled consultations (see Our Services page). Notarization is available only during drop-in hours (please do not fill out an intake for notarization needs). 

When you enter the office for drop-ins, there are multiple signs telling you how to proceed. You will need to fill out an abbreviated intake form and ring the bell when you are done.