Most graduate students never need legal services. At some point during your graduate career, however, you may find that you are in need of an attorney. Perhaps you believe that your landlord is treating you unfairly or perhaps you are involved in an accident and find yourself named in a lawsuit. Or maybe you just need a will or some other legal document. In any case, if you are in need of legal advice, you're probably looking to find it quickly. Here are some resources to help.
Most of the graduate students we asked had never used a lawyer -- in the Ithaca area or otherwise. One graduate student, though, highly recommended William Seldin (273-3900). For a convenient option, the Cornell legal aid office is located in the law school on the ground floor level.
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