Notre Dame Legal Aid - South Bend, Indiana

Lori B.

The Notre Dame Law Clinic's approach to legal aid, particularly in cases involving non-paying tenants, is concerning. By instructing tenants in protracted legal tactics aimed at exploiting property owners and prolonging court proceedings through the exploitation of legal loopholes, the clinic may inadvertently be fostering unethical behavior. This practice not only undermines the principles of justice and fairness but also fails to adequately protect the rights of tenants. Instead of fostering a balanced understanding of the law, it appears that the clinic's actions may be creating a culture that encourages tenants to evade their financial responsibilities at the expense of property owners. Such actions do not align with the ethical standards expected in legal education and practice. It is imperative that legal clinics prioritize ethical conduct and uphold the integrity of the legal profession, rather than engaging in tactics that perpetuate financial losses for property owners and disregard the rights and responsibilities of all parties involved.

Carrie H.

The did a great job just people lied and one lost their job so couldn't be there to fight it.

Dana

It's hard to find the words to express my gratitude for this Clinic & how incredibly important the work they provide to our community is. After being denied assistance from private attorneys because they don't represent tenants, ND legal aid literally helped to preserve the lively hood of me and my children's housing. If there's a team that is capable to change the disparity & injustice that sadly happens all too often, this is the one. I am forever grateful to this clinic for taking a stand in the name of justice & taking on my unusual case. David & Alexa are true angels. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!

Kim H.

I was at a complete loss when TaxAct messed up my taxes and the IRS came after me. They helped me sort everything out and deal with the IRS. They made my problem so much easier. Will return if I have to... but I really hope I don't have to lol
This experience also gave me insight on doing my own taxes versus paying an online tax "service" to do it.

Pro Tip: just because you pay a tax service an extra "peace of mind" fee doesn't mean they have a customer service department that will help you in case something happens.

james R.

Thought would be more helpful especially finding help from agencies after the "CRAZY PANDEMIC"!!!!! Will keep praying!

Pam P.

i am sorry to say that ND Law Clinic is a huge disappointment.

They lead you on with high hopes, then slam the door in your face.
There were many ways the Clinic could've assisted me, but their lack of knowledge and experience is a shame.
Seems that the ND Law Clinic just wants small simple cases that are a for sure win to make them look good.
Example being: When the Clinic stated that they could have a great case against one of my prior attorneys, but the statute of limitations
prevented them from doing so, i then proved that the statute of limitations was still open and the Clinic suddenly took the cowards way out by stating that it's possible that the attorney was doing their best after all.

I have plenty of ammunition to fight several battles or i would've never survived 10 years pro-se. As my funds were being sucked dry by the court system, someone mentioned i should contact Notre Dame Legal Aid, but
unfortunately ND Law Clinic just doesn't have what it takes.
I only wished Prof. Fox had more knowledge to teach her students, as i fear she is just setting them up for failure.

Martha K.

Never went there. Only called so can't give rating

Michigan M. M.

Very professional legal aid. Nice to see they offer a low income based service to the community.