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 filing fees and other expenses are the responsibility of the individual and/or business.

Who is Eligible for Assistance?

Small businesses and entrepreneurs who cannot affor 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.

Apply Today

Full Name*

Please include your full legal name

Phone Number*

Please include a 10 digit phone number

Email Address*

Mailing Address

Name of Organization*

Business Phone Number

Business Email Address

Business Address

Business Website

Stage of Development*

Business Structure (if applicable)*

Briefly describe your business or non-profit's main activities or purpose.*

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

Number of Employees/Volunteers

What do you need assistance with?

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."

Have you spoken with an attorney about this issue before?*

If you answered "yes" to the question above, please explain the outcome.

How urgent is this legal issue?*

What do you hope to achieve by working with this clinic?*

If your business is already running, please upload any legal paperwork you already have for your business.

If your business is already running, please provide bank statements or similar documents to show your need for assistance.

If your business is not yet started, please upload a business plan explaining your goals and what you've done so far.

If your business is not yet started, please provide any other documents you think are important for your situation.

Faculty and Staff

paul.traynor@UND.edu
701.777.6227
Law School Room 130
Grand Forks ND 58202-9003

tyler.leverington@ndsu.edu
701.777.2105
School of Law
Grand Forks ND 58202-9003

UND Center for Innovation