Free Legal Support
Free Legal Consultations On-campus
The USU, in conjunction with a leading central city law firm, Jackson Russell, offers Unitec students and staff free initial legal consultations and a discounted rate for continued legal work.
Where work is taken further by Jackson Russell, the USU has negotiated a 20% discount rate* on the legal firm’s normal fees to all Unitec students and staff.
To arrange an appointment contact:
The Student Issues Advocate
Email: studentadvocate@unitec.ac.nz
Phone: (09) 815 4321 ext: 7924
Advice and Help
Do you have concerns with your assessments?
- If you have a problem with your grade
- Think that you could qualify for Special Consideration
- Have concerns about the way your assignment was marked
- Have concerns about the quality of your assessments
Make an appointment to talk with a Student Issues Advocate. TheStudent Issues Advocates can help explain your rights to you and mediate issues between students and Unitec.
You can contact the advocate for many reasons:
- If you have a problem with Unitec’s teaching or administration
- If you are in trouble
- If you feel you’ve been treated unfairly
- If you have any concerns about the quality of your programme
- If you disagree with your grade and would like some help to appeal it
- If you would like someone to explain to you the processes for receiving special consideration
- If you would like some help in voicing a concern to Unitec
- If you would like to learn about your legal rights as a student
Advice is free, confidential and independent.
Email: studentadvocate@unitec.ac.nz
Phone: (09) 815 4321 ext: 7924