In the event you find yourself involved in a situation that seems unsolvable or difficult to navigate, seek legal assistance.

There are a number of ways to seek legal assistance, all of which are designed to help lower income and less experienced people find fair solutions to their problems.

The list below outlines several options, some of which may fit your needs than others. Please click on options that you feel may work for you and you will receive further explanation and direction to that particular resource.

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ASSISTANCE OPTIONS

  1. Mediation: An alternative resolution method that is inexpensive and has proven to be effective.

  2. Community Engagement Team - East Lansing Police Department: An alternative to seeking police services, the community engagement team works in conflict resolution, community outreach, and quality of life issues in the city (repeated noise, non-emergency disputes, etc.).

  3. Student Legal Services: Specifically for MSU students who need legal counsel.

  4. Student Rights Advocates: For graduate and undergraduate students who need advising for any case in the University Judicial System, where a licensed lawyer is not allowed.

  5. MSU College of Law Legal Clinics: For MSU Community members seeking help in a variety of areas (taxpayer law clinic, housing law clinic, immigration law clinic, etc.)

If you’ve received a ticket, please see the Got a Ticket? page for payment and contact details.

For housing issues, see Housing Legal Resources.

 
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