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Business & Non-Profit Law Clinic

The School of Law is proud to partner with the UND Center for Innovation to offer legal assistance for small businesses, entrepreneurs, and non-profits.

Who We Are

The UND School of Law Business & Non-Profit Law Clinic consists of second and third-year law students working with experienced attorneys to provide complimentary legal assistance to small businesses, entrepreneurs, and non-profits who cannot otherwise afford legal services. 

Services Offered

  • Contract drafting
  • Explanation of legal rules
  • Assistance with legal structure selection
  • Diverse legal projects approved by clinical instructors

While our services are free, court filling fees and other expenses are the responsibility of the individual and/or business.

Who is Eligible for Assistance?

  • Small businesses and entrepreneurs who cannot afford a lawyer.
  • Special consideration will be given to businesses owned by underrepresented groups.
  • Non-profit organizations helping the community.

Application Process

  • Spots are limited.
  • You may be put on a wait list.
    • Admittance to the wait list does not guarantee legal assistance.
    • Information regarding the determination and timeline of your project will be provided.
  • If your project cannot be accepted, effort will be made to provide referrals.

Prerequisites

  • Second- or third-year UND School of Law student.
  • Completion of or currently enrolled in Business Associations.  

Application Process

  • Students should submit a letter of interest, resume, and academic transcript to Professor Paul Traynor for consideration. 

Selection

  • Number of students selected is based on the number of applicants received and amount of work requested. 

Apply Today

Please include your full legal name

Please include a 10 digit phone number

e.g., "We sell handmade jewelry online," or "We provide after-school tutoring for low-income students."

Please tell us about the legal issues you need help with and how you think we can help. For example: "I need help understanding the rules for taxes for my business."

 

 

Faculty and Staff

Photo of Paul E. Traynor
Paul E. Traynor
Bachelor of Arts, Juris Doctor, Master of Laws
Assistant Professor of Law
Specialties: Insurance, Health, Business Associations, Torts
  • paul.traynor@UND.edu
  • 701.777.6227
  • Law School Room 130
    Grand Forks ND 58202-9003
Tyler Leverington
Part-time Instructional
  • tyler.leverington@ndsu.edu
  • 701.777.2105
  • School of Law
    Grand Forks ND 58202-9003

UND Center for Innovation

The Business & Non-Profit Law Clinic is an amazing opportunity to take what I've learned in the classroom and use it to help businesses in our community.Justin Penney, 3L

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