Where can I turn to find legal help or representation?
BC cannot assign or find an attorney for a student who is involved in a legal situation. There would be risks in liability if the University were to refer lawyers and the case were lost. However, there is a pamphlet for a Lawyer Referral Service that BC provides to students. BC also encourages students to employ lawyers who practice in the court of the city where the trial is taking place. The Brighton district deals with BC students’ trials most often. UGBC does provide student rights advocates who serve as advisors to students at conduct board hearings. They can also represent those who wish to file grievances against University policies, procedures, or personnel. They contact the appropriate University offices and investigate all complaints until a resolution is achieved, either by the student withdrawing the grievance or by the University rectifying the error. To contact a student rights advocate, stop in the UGBC office at 21 Campanella Way, 2nd floor, or call 617-552-3499.
