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Unemployment Appeal Brief Advice Clinic - Minnesota State Law Library

25 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Suite G25, Saint Paul, MN 55155

Eligibility

Open to all who have been denied unemployment benefits and have exhausted their appeal options with the Department of Employment and Economic Development - DEED (those who have had a hearing with the Unemployment Law Judge and have also requested a reconsideration and it has been denied).

Required documents

The clinic attorney will need to review the initial decision and order denying reconsideration from the Unemployment Law Judge. Details on how to provide this will be given when an appointment is requested.

Hours

- Library Hours: 8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday - Telephone Clinic: 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month - Holiday: Clinic dates may vary
https://mn.gov/law-library/services/clinics/unemploymentclinic.jsp
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Interpretation services

Interpreters available

Application process

Pre-registration is required; visit website to schedule an appointment at https://mn.gov/law-library/services/clinics/unemploymentclinic.jsp

Service area

MN

Other Information

Program Fees

No Fee

Description

Brief legal advice for people who are representing themselves in an appeal of the denial of their unemployment benefits. The clinic offers free 30-minute phone consultation with an attorney to talk about to individuals appealing their case to the Minnesota Court of Appeals. The brief legal clinic is held twice per month by phone. NOTE: The clinic is for individuals who are representing themselves. The clinic attorney is not obligated to represent the customer. Before filing an appeal with the Minnesota Court of Appeals, individuals can attend the clinic, and get advice about how to proceed.

Last Assured

09/26/2025

Providing organization

Minnesota State Law Library

State law library