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Division of Student Affairs

Lay Advocate

Location: 139 Ingersoll Hall Extension
Phone:      718.951.5360

The Lay advocate office is a student volunteer organization, offering free preventive law and paralegal counseling to the entire college community under the supervision of an attorney. Confidentially is assured in all matters.

Also, if you are interested in a career in law or in developing advocacy skills, you may enroll in Political Science 75.5 'Urban Fieldwork I' which is listed as an internship course n the Political Science Department (see bulletin page 310).

Lay Representation is Available for:

  • Copyright
  • Food Stamps
  • Small Claims
  • Consumer Rights
  • Grade Appeals
  • Social Services
  • Disciplinary Hearings
  • Landlord-Tenant Problems
  • Traffic Violations
  • Divorce
  • Medicaid
  • Utility Problems
  • Financial Aid Problems
  • Public Assistance


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