Many people facing foreclosure feel like they have to do everything on their own to try to save their home. They don’t know that there are many different organizations and services available to help them.
One source of help that is often overlooked is a legal aid clinic at a university law school. Many law schools have established legal aid clinics. At these clinics, second- and third-year law students provide free legal services to individuals and organizations. Law School faculty members train and supervise them in the work they do. Students earn credit for their work and the services they provide.
Many of these clinics offer help in resolving consumer problems. Foreclosure and helping those facing foreclosure are typically classified as consumer problems. A person facing foreclosure can usually get help at one of these legal aid clinics.
Normally, only low-income people are eligible for services. However, the definition of low income varies from one area of the country to another.
If you are facing foreclosure and if there is a college or university law school in your area, check with them to see if they have a legal aid clinic. If they do, find out if they help people facing foreclosure. Then ask them who qualifies for the services they provide.
You may qualify for help from one of your sophomore or junior law students. Normally these students are very passionate about the work they do. You will probably find that they will work harder on your case than most others.
Remember: they are being supervised by a faculty member. Therefore, you do not have to worry about whether they will handle your case correctly.
