The Office of the General Counsel is happy to assist faculty and staff on legal matters. To contact the OGC, you may telephone us at 864-656-3414 anytime. Outside of normal business hours, weekends and holidays, the answering machine will provide information on how to reach an attorney in an emergency. Alternatively, you may send an inquiry by e-mail at ogc-l@clemson.edu. By law, we are not allowed to offer legal advice in matters not related to one's employment or enrollment at Clemson University. Persons seeking legal advice on a personal matter may want to explore one of the following resources:
Students
All Clemson students are eligible to receive one legal aid voucher per semester. Each voucher entitles the student to one-half hour consultation with a lawyer off-campus. Time cannot be accumulated. This service is not provided through the Office of the General Counsel. Please contact the Student Government Office at 656-2195 for further details.
South Carolina Bar
The South Carolina Bar is committed to serving and educating the public through a series of programs and initiatives designed to create an atmosphere of communication and trust. Visit the public services section of their website, www.scbar.org, to obtain free publications or learn about legal clinics in your area. If you need free legal guidance or information, you may also contact their Public Resources Director, Angela McClure, by calling 803.799.6653, extension 169 or by emailing her at amcclure@scbar.org.
The South Carolina Bar is committed to promoting justice and educating the public through initiatives that foster trust. Bar staff answers general legal questions as a service to the public. Responses are not intended to render legal advice. If you need legal advice, please contact the South Carolina Bar Lawyer Referral Service at 800.868.2284 or call the Legal Aid Telephone Intake Service (LATIS) at 888.346.5592.