Unemployment Compensation Appeals Clinic
The clinic provides free legal representation to unemployed workers in connection with their unemployment compensation hearings and LIRC appeals. Students at UW Law School interview claimants Monday evenings from 7 to 9 pm at the Labor Temple on Park Street or via phone calls and the Internet for those outside of Dane County. To schedule an appointment, call the United Way at 211.
Friday, December 20, 2024
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
Clinic on hiatus until September 2024
The Unemployment Compensation Appeals Clinic is on hiatus and will not be offering services while UW Law School prepares for the fall semester. We will begin to start taking appointments again in September and plan to host clinics every Monday night starting on September 9.
Tuesday, May 28, 2024
Unemployment Compensation Appeals Clinic Taking Appointments for Summer 2024
The Unemployment Compensation Appeals Clinic is accepting both in-person and remote (phone) appointments for the summer. Intakes will be held every other Monday evening during the summer months. In person appointments are held on Monday nights from 7-9PM at the Madison Labor Temple, 1602 S. Park St., Madison. To schedule an appointment call 211.
The Unemployment Compensation Appeals Clinic is a small non-profit organization staffed by volunteer law students and attorneys.
You can think of our Monday night clinics like office hours. You can sign up to speak to a law student about your claim and get information on the state of unemployment law in Wisconsin. The student may be able to offer representational services as an advocate in your appeal, but due to our limited resources, we are unable to offer representation in all cases. In cases where we are unable to offer you representation, we try to offer you information to empower you to represent yourself in your appeal hearing. Absent that clear offer of representation (and furnishing of a retainer agreement) your relationship with the clinic ends at the time that your phone call ends.
We help specifically with administrative unemployment appeals, not issues pertaining to applications, delayed determinations, or cases in Wisconsin circuit court. Much of the unemployment backlog is caused by clerical issues. We do our best to stay abreast of the newest information on how the DWD is processing claims, so we may be able to offer some helpful information on that topics. However, our ability to help is limited if your issue is about delays or other administrative issues.
Monday, June 5, 2023
Unemployment Compensation Appeals Clinic Taking Appointments for Summer 2023
The Unemployment Compensation Appeals Clinic is accepting both in-person and remote (phone) appointments for the summer. Intakes will be held every other Monday evening during the summer months. In person appointments are held on Monday nights from 7-9PM at the Madison Labor Temple, 1602 S. Park St., Madison. To schedule an appointment call 211.
The Unemployment Compensation Appeals Clinic is a small non-profit organization staffed by volunteer law students and attorneys.
You can think of our Monday night clinics like office hours. You can sign up to speak to a law student about your claim and get information on the state of unemployment law in Wisconsin. The student may be able to offer representational services as an advocate in your appeal, but due to our limited resources, we are unable to offer representation in all cases. In cases where we are unable to offer you representation, we try to offer you information to empower you to represent yourself in your appeal hearing. Absent that clear offer of representation (and furnishing of a retainer agreement) your relationship with the clinic ends at the time that your phone call ends.
We help specifically with administrative unemployment appeals, not issues pertaining to applications, delayed determinations, or cases in Wisconsin circuit court. Much of the unemployment backlog is caused by clerical issues. We do our best to stay abreast of the newest information on how the DWD is processing claims, so we may be able to offer some helpful information on that topics. However, our ability to help is limited if your issue is about delays or other administrative issues.
Tuesday, April 25, 2023
Clinic on hiatus until June 2023
The Unemployment Compensation Appeals Clinic is on hiatus and will not be offering services while UW Law School is in its finals period. We will begin to start taking appointments again this summer and plan to host clinics every other Monday night starting on June 5.
Monday, January 23, 2023
Unemployment Compensation Appeals Clinic Now Taking Appointments
The Unemployment Compensation Appeals Clinic is accepting both in-person and remote (phone) appointments for the spring semester. In person appointments are held on Monday nights from 7-9PM at the Madison Labor Temple, 1602 S. Park St., Madison. To schedule an appointment call 211.
The Unemployment Compensation Appeals Clinic is a small non-profit organization staffed by volunteer law students and attorneys.
You can think of our Monday night clinics like office hours. You can sign up to speak to a law student about your claim and get information on the state of unemployment law in Wisconsin. The student may be able to offer representational services as an advocate in your appeal, but due to our limited resources, we are unable to offer representation in all cases. In cases where we are unable to offer you representation, we try to offer you information to empower you to represent yourself in your appeal hearing. Absent that clear offer of representation (and furnishing of a retainer agreement) your relationship with the clinic ends at the time that your phone call ends.
We help specifically with administrative unemployment appeals, not issues pertaining to applications, delayed determinations, or cases in Wisconsin circuit court. Much of the unemployment backlog is caused by clerical issues. We do our best to stay abreast of the newest information on how the DWD is processing claims, so we may be able to offer some helpful information on that topics. However, our ability to help is limited if your issue is about delays or other administrative issues.
Monday, December 12, 2022
Clinic on Winter Break
The Unemployment Compensation Appeals Clinic is on hiatus and will not be offering services while UW Law School is on Winter Break. We will begin to start taking appointments in mid-January and plan to return to a weekly, Monday night clinic on January 23rd.