Free, Confidential Legal Help for Students and Community Members
We’re Here for You
Our goal is to help people overcome legal obstacles, empowering them to move forward with their lives and achieve their educational and career goals. Whether you’re already involved in a court case or have a question about a situation that could involve a legal problem, Lawyers for Learners is here for you.
What We Do
We connect you with legal experts who can meet with you, either virtually or in person, to discuss:
- Business
- Criminal record
- Driver’s license recovery
- Employment
- Housing
- Family
- Finances
- Housing
- Immigration
- Life planning
- Name and gender change
- Public benefits
Free Virtual Legal Events
Legal Clinics
Have a question about bankruptcy, getting your driver’s license back or a background check issue? Attend a free virtual legal clinic held by Lawyers for Learners and Legal Action of Wisconsin to get answers and advice. Just tell us a little about yourself and your legal problem, and we’ll contact you to schedule an appointment. All appointments are confidential and free of charge.
Driver’s License and Bankruptcy Legal Clinic: Dec. 6, 2-5 p.m.
Background Check Legal Clinic: Dec. 13, 2-5 p.m.
Register for Name and Gender Marker Changes Webinar
On Dec. 8 at 11:00 a.m. CST, join Legal Action of Wisconsin Staff Attorney Evan McCarthy for an overview of changing a person’s legal name and their gender markers in the state of Wisconsin. The presentation will cover the Wisconsin name change petition process and also highlight non-legal resources available for people looking for help with name and gender marker corrections. Register now!
Schools We Work With
We partner with colleges across Wisconsin to connect
people with free, confidential legal help.
