Student Legal Services of the Student Association (SLS) is a legal service funded by the mandatory undergraduate Student Activity Fee, providing legal assistance to eligible University at Albany undergraduates.
SLS does not provide any assistance to students whose legal interests conflict with those of another student.
SLS offers an annual Internship for academic credit with the School of Criminal Justice (RCRJ 423).
Director-Attorney: Joe Zumbo (jzumbo@albany.edu)
What can Student Legal Services (SLS) do?
For eligible students, Student Legal Services (SLS) offers a range of services, including consultations, pre-law advice, notary services, and trial-level representation for misdemeanors and violations. We also provide representation in eviction cases (Summary Proceedings) in various local courts in Albany County.
Court representation is created by a "Representation letter" only. Without a Representation letter no one is represented by SLS.
Services are provided according to the Rules of Professional Conduct and SLS' “2024-2025 Eligibility” policy.
Identification and Proof of eligible student status: https://www.albany.edu/registrar/students/enrollment-verification.
SLS may refuse assistance to anyone and may alter its services without notice.
How do I get there?
Student Legal Services (SLS) is located in Campus Center West in Room B83, which can be tough to locate.
In the hallway that exits out to Dutch Circle, the office is located to the right of the doorway as if you’re leaving the CC, or it’s to your immediate left if you’re entering the CC through this doorway.
The Student Legal Services are located next to the Women’s Resource Center and across the main hallway from the Multicultural Resource Center.
Still can’t find it? Just come in to the Student Association office in CC West and we can help direct you to it.
SLS' seeks to minimize student academic distraction and maximize student success. Its approach is legal education and empowerment ensuring that students understand their legal rights and responsibilities.
Joe Zumbo has been Director and Attorney for Student Legal Services at the University at Albany Student Association for over 37 years. A proud alumnus of UAlbany, he earned his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and History in 1976, and his Juris Doctor from Loyola University, New Orleans College of Law in 1982.
He has guided and supported many students helping them navigate difficult legal issues. His knowledge of student legal concerns, and his commitment to advocating for student rights, has made him a trusted and valued resource within the university community.
Contact Information:
Phone: 518-442-5654
Email: jzumbo@albany.edu
Mailing Information:
Joe Zumbo, Attorney-Director - he, his, him
Student Legal Services of Student Association
CC - West Extension - B83, University at Albany, Albany, NY
