FAQs
FAQs From Students
Legalsurance is a comprehensive legal protection plan designed specifically for Indian students studying abroad. For a one-time fee of ₹30,000 + GST for your entire course duration, you get 24/7 access to legal consultation, emergency response, strategy development and coordination services. We handle everything from criminal defense coordination to housing disputes, immigration issues and academic emergencies. Think of it as having a legal safety net throughout your study abroad journey.
I'm going to the USA for my Master's. Will you be available at any time if I face a legal emergency?
Absolutely! We provide TRUE 24/7 emergency response - every minute, every day, all year round. Whether it's 3 AM in California or noon in New York, our team in Bangalore responds within 2 hours and connects you with local attorneys within 6 hours. We understand that emergencies don't follow business hours, especially across different time zones.
We provide immediate crisis response, legal strategy development and coordinate with local attorneys in your country. While we handle all consultation and case management from India, actual court appearances require local attorneys (which involve additional costs in the foreign country). However, we help you find the right attorney through our partner network at discounted rates - typically 30-50% below market rates.
Yes, definitely! Housing and rental disputes are one of our core services. We help with lease agreement reviews, security deposit recovery, habitability issues, eviction defense and negotiation coordination - all covered under your Legalsurance plan. We guide you through the entire process and coordinate with local legal professionals if needed.
It's a one-time payment of ₹30,000 for your entire course duration. Whether you're doing a 1-year Master's or a 4-year undergraduate program, you're covered for the complete period. No annual renewals, no hidden charges for our core services.
Students can start taking up Legalsurance from the time they sign and accept the unconditional offer letter from the university. This means you're protected even before you leave India, giving you peace of mind throughout your pre-departure preparations and visa process.
Academic legal emergencies are fully covered. We provide defense strategy for plagiarism allegations, coordinate misconduct hearing responses, help with grade dispute appeals and handle research integrity matters. We'll guide you through the entire university disciplinary process, though physical representation at university hearings (if required) would involve additional local costs.
Employment legal issues are covered under our service. We provide consultation for workplace discrimination, wage dispute strategy, workers' compensation guidance, contract violation analysis and wrongful termination consultation. We'll help you understand your rights and coordinate the best approach to resolve the issue.
Yes! We provide Hindi and regional language support, especially for family communication. We understand that legal situations can be stressful and communicating in your native language makes everything clearer and less overwhelming.
Yes, DUI/DWI arrests are covered under our emergency legal services. We provide 24/7 emergency response, legal strategy and coordination with local attorneys (additional costs to be borne by students). However, local court representation fees for hearings and trials are additional costs in the foreign country.
Yes! We have a local attorney network in 25+ countries including Australia, USA, Canada, UK, Germany and many more. Our network ensures you get quality legal representation at discounted rates whenever physical legal presence is required in your country.
Immigration crisis management is one of our emergency services. We provide consultation for visa violations, coordinate deportation defense and offer status adjustment support. While immigration court appearances require local counsel (additional cost), we manage the entire strategy and coordination from India to ensure the best possible outcome.
Yes! We offer pre-departure legal orientation including country-specific law briefings, rights and responsibilities workshops, cultural adaptation guidance and emergency contact setup. We will also assign a dedicated relationship manager who will be your single point of contact throughout your study abroad journey. Additionally, we provide ongoing legal education with monthly updates, risk alerts and best practices guidance throughout your stay abroad.
This is a common housing dispute we handle regularly. We review your lease agreement to determine joint and several liability clauses, coordinate with the landlord on your behalf and help negotiate a fair solution. In many cases, we've successfully helped students find replacement roommates or negotiate rent adjustments. We'll guide you through the entire process and protect you from unfair charges.
Absolutely! This is exactly the kind of emergency situation where our 24/7 response is critical. Contact us immediately - we respond within 2 hours. We'll guide you on what to say and not say to police, coordinate with local attorneys within 6 hours and manage the entire situation. Many traffic violations can escalate if not handled properly, so immediate legal guidance is crucial.
This is both an employment and immigration issue - and it's illegal for employers to threaten you this way. We immediately assess your visa work authorization status, document the wage violations, protect you from retaliatory immigration threats. We've helped students recover thousands in unpaid wages while ensuring their visa status remains secure.
Stop communicating with the other party's insurance immediately and contact us. We'll handle all communications, review the accident report, coordinate with insurance adjusters and protect you from admitting fault or making statements that could hurt your case. Many students unknowingly say things that damage their position - we prevent that from happening.
Visa status issues are time-critical. We immediately assess your situation, guide you on extension applications, coordinate with immigration specialists and ensure you maintain legal status throughout the process. We've helped numerous students navigate visa extensions, status changes and compliance issues without disrupting their studies.
Title IX investigations involve allegations of sexual misconduct and are extremely serious. We provide immediate crisis response, explain the process in detail, help you understand your rights, coordinate with Title IX defense specialists and guide you through every step of the investigation and hearing process. These cases can affect your entire future - professional legal guidance from day one is essential.
FAQs From Parents
We have a dedicated 24/7 Family Communication service with a direct hotline (answered within 3 rings). If your daughter faces any legal issue, we provide instant crisis updates and real-time progress reports to parents. You'll never be left in the dark about what's happening.
You're absolutely right - legal costs abroad can be astronomical. In the USA, a single legal case can cost ₹15-45 lakhs, in Canada ₹12-35 lakhs and in the UK ₹18-40 lakhs. Our ₹30,000 Legalsurance covers all consultation, strategy, coordination and case management. While local court appearances involve additional fees, we negotiate discounted rates (30-50% below market) through our partner network, saving you significant money.
In case of arrest, we provide emergency response within 2 hours and coordinate with local attorneys within 6 hours. We handle bail coordination, police detention support and complete case management. We'll keep you updated every step of the way and work with Indian embassies if necessary.
We provide comprehensive coordination and strategy for all criminal matters including assault, theft, drug offenses and sexual misconduct allegations. We coordinate with local attorneys, develop defense strategies and manage the entire case from India. However, actual court trials and hearings require local attorneys (additional costs), but we ensure you get the best representation at negotiated rates.
Yes! Document review services are included. We review housing contracts, employment agreements, university documents and provide legal document translation if needed. Even if contracts are already signed, we can review them and advise on your rights and obligations.
You have direct access to our family hotline. In emergencies, you can contact us directly without going through your child. We believe parents should have independent access to information and support during crises.
While we focus on legal matters, we understand the emotional toll legal issues can take. We provide counseling and mentorship during the study journey, helping students navigate not just the legal aspects but also the stress that comes with it. We also maintain communication with families to ensure emotional support from home.
We have a 98% success rate in crisis resolution without academic disruption. This means 98% of students we've assisted have resolved their legal issues without it affecting their studies or degree completion. Our goal is not just legal resolution but ensuring your child's educational dreams remain on track.
This is an emergency situation we handle immediately. Unauthorized entry is illegal in most countries. We provide instant guidance on documenting the incident, coordinate with local tenant rights attorneys and help file complaints with housing authorities if needed. We've successfully stopped wrongful evictions and ensured students' safety and rights. Contact our hotline immediately - we respond within minutes.
Yes! We provide India-based legal support including High Court petition filing (during court hours), Embassy coordination, government liaison and local legal representation in India if any matters need to be handled here while your child is abroad.
Airport detention situations require immediate expert response. We coordinate with immigration attorneys at the airport location, communicate with customs/immigration officials, work with the Indian embassy if needed and keep you updated in real-time. We've successfully resolved many airport detention cases by providing proper documentation and legal representation quickly.
Being associated with someone else's legal troubles can be serious. We immediately provide guidance on how to respond to questioning, protect your child's rights, ensure no wrongful implications and coordinate with criminal defense attorneys if needed. We've helped many students who were wrongly implicated simply by association - quick legal intervention is crucial.
Harassment cases require documentation and proper escalation. We guide on collecting evidence, filing formal complaints through proper university channels, coordinating with student affairs and Title IX offices if applicable and pursuing legal action if university remedies fail. Student safety is our priority and we ensure institutions take harassment seriously.
Consumer contract disputes are common and often have cancellation clauses students don't understand. We review the contract terms, identify unlawful charges, coordinate with the business on proper cancellation procedures and help dispute fraudulent charges with banks if necessary. We've saved students from thousands in improper contract charges.
This is exactly what every parents think about their child and we completely understand and appreciate the values you've instilled in your child. However, legal issues abroad often arise from circumstances beyond anyone's control or character. A well-behaved student can face false academic misconduct allegations, be involved in a car accident where the other party lies, have a landlord illegally withhold their security deposit, be questioned due to a roommate's actions, face visa complications due to university administrative errors or encounter workplace exploitation despite doing everything correctly. Legal challenges abroad aren't always about what your child does - they're often about what happens to them in an unfamiliar legal system, different cultural context and foreign jurisdiction. Legalsurance is protection against uncertainty, not a reflection of your child's character. It's peace of mind that if the unexpected happens - and it often does - expert help is just a phone call away, 24/7.