NOTICE:
The GSU Self-Help Legal Assistance Clinic (GSU-LC) will be closed on Saturday, July 22, 2023.
Welcome to Governors State University's Self-Help Legal Assistance Clinic!
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Who We Are
The GSU Self-Help Legal Assistance Clinic (GSU-LC) provides free self-help legal assistance and non-legal resources to low-income Illinois residents using the court system without legal representation, understand and navigate the legal system. At the clinic, a team of attorneys, social workers, and volunteers work together under the supervision of a licensed attorney and social worker to increase access to legal services in underrepresented communities.
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What We Do
Our team provides pro se and free legal assistance in the areas of family law, immigration, housing, and expungement. We assist with:
• Understanding legal rights and laws
• Filing depositions, settlement negotiations, and court appearances
• Reviewing and explaining court orders and filings
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Get Involved
Learn about the ways you can get involved with GSU-LC and help support the Southland community.
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Events
Get involved by participating in one of our upcoming events!
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News
Generating Hope Presents the Clothes Closet
September 27, 2023, 2:54 p.m. CDT
Donations Due Date: Friday, October 20, 2023
Location for Donations: G396
Closet Open Date: Friday, October 27, 2023
Provides the following ready-to-wear attire:
- • Interview Attire
- • Court Attire
For more information, please e-mail Dr. Phyllis West at pwest@govst.edu.
Dr. Phyllis West joined the WGN Evening News to talk about the services provided by the GSU Legal Clinic
July 18, 2023, 1:12 p.m. CDT
Contact Us
Have any questions? Call 708-235-7553 or send us an email at legalclinic@govst.edu.
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Funded in part by the Illinois Equal Justice Foundation.