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.
Jackson Russell provides sessions of free initial consultations with a solicitor at the USU Offices, usually on a Wednesday afternoon.
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 USU Student Issues Advocate
Email: usuadvocate@unitec.ac.nz
Phone: (09) 815 4321 ext: 7924
Advice and Help
USU helps students solve their on-campus problems and helps protect the quality of education at Unitec through a Student Issues Advocate and an Education specialist.
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 Aimee, the USU Student Issues Advocate. The USU Student Issues Advocate 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 of Unitec
Email: usuadvocate@unitec.ac.nz
Phone: (09) 815 4321 ext: 7924