Terms

In seeking assistance from the Mason Arts and Entertainment Advocacy Field Program (hereinafter “the Field Program”) I understand that: If my case is accepted, I will be represented by law students under the supervision of licensed attorneys.

I must meet certain eligibility requirements and that, for educational and other reasons, my case may not be accepted. Representation is free, but incidental costs such as administrative costs and filing fees will be my responsibility.

The Field Program will notify me as soon as possible of its decision to accept or decline my case. If the Field Program has requested that I provide additional documents or information, I agree to comply as soon as possible so that the Field Program may make a final decision about whether to assist me. I further understand that by requesting additional documents, the Field Program has not accepted my case or agreed to represent me.

Prior to undertaking representation, the Field Program will prepare an engagement letter detailing the agreement between the field program and myself and each party’s responsibilities during the course of the representation. I further understand that I am not a client of the field program until I sign the engagement letter and return it to the Mason Arts and Entertainment Advocacy Field Program Unless and until then, if I have pending deadlines, it is my responsibility to ensure I comply with those deadlines.

The law student assigned to my case may be substituted by another student-advisor at the discretion of the field program director at any time. The Mason Arts and Entertainment Advocacy Field Program reserves the right to terminate its representation of me for various reasons set forth in the engagement letter. These reasons could include, but are not limited to, my intentional or negligent misrepresentation or omission of materials regarding my case, or my failure to provide requested documents or information or otherwise assist with my case. If the Field Program terminates representation, it will do so pursuant to the procedures outlined in the engagement letter and consistent with the Virginia Rules of Professional Responsibility.

All information and/or documents that I provide to the Field Program will be protected and kept confidential pursuant to and consistent with the requirements of Rules 1.6 and 1.18 of the Virginia Rules of Professional Responsibility.

By checking this box, I acknowledge that I understand and accept the above terms and conditions.