The College Student's Guide to the Law

Informationen zum Autor C. L. Lindsay III is a recognized expert in the field of student rights and educational law. He is the founder and executive director of the Coalition for Student & Academic Rights (CO-STAR), which works with a national network of volunteer attorneys to offer free advice and advocacy to college students and professors. C. L. is the author of the nationally syndicated column "Ask CO-STAR" and is regularly quoted in both national media and regional publications. He graduated from Denison University and went on to receive a law degree from the University of Michigan and practice law for several years. C. L. lives in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Klappentext A must-have for every college student, THE COLLEGE STUDENT'S GUIDE TO THE LAW provides legal explanations, strategies for steering clear of problems, and detailed instructions about how to deal with the authorities-both educational and municipal-when trouble can't be avoided. Its retro look and humorous, approachable tone make it a fun read as well as an invaluable resource, for everything from planning a party to organizing a campus protest. Zusammenfassung In this complete and easy-to-read manual on the legal system! Lindsay provides college students with information on a wide range of classroom laws! on-campus laws! and off-campus laws. Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 Your Constitution Chapter 3 Your College Part 4 The Law in the Classroom Chapter 5 Your Professor Chapter 6 Academic Dishonesty Chapter 7 Animal Rights Part 8 The Law On Campus Chapter 9 Harassment and Discrimination Chapter 10 Student Records Chapter 11 Free Speech Chapter 12 Dormitories and On-Campus Housing Chapter 13 Disciplinary Proceedings Chapter 14 Cyber Issues on Campus Chapter 15 Campus Safety and Security Part 16 The Law Off Campus Chapter 17 The Police Chapter 18 Alcohol and Parties Chapter 19 Sex and the Law Chapter 20 Off-Campus Apartments Chapter 21 Money Issues Chapter 22 Student Activism Chapter 23 Appendix A: Debunking Popular College Myths Chapter 24 Appendix B: Local Lawyer Referral Services ...

Klappentext

A must-have for every college student, THE COLLEGE STUDENT'S GUIDE TO THE LAW provides legal explanations, strategies for steering clear of problems, and detailed instructions about how to deal with the authorities-both educational and municipal-when trouble can't be avoided. Its retro look and humorous, approachable tone make it a fun read as well as an invaluable resource, for everything from planning a party to organizing a campus protest.

Zusammenfassung
In this complete and easy-to-read manual on the legal system, Lindsay provides college students with information on a wide range of classroom laws, on-campus laws, and off-campus laws.

Inhalt

Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 Your Constitution Chapter 3 Your College Part 4 The Law in the Classroom Chapter 5 Your Professor Chapter 6 Academic Dishonesty Chapter 7 Animal Rights Part 8 The Law On Campus Chapter 9 Harassment and Discrimination Chapter 10 Student Records Chapter 11 Free Speech Chapter 12 Dormitories and On-Campus Housing Chapter 13 Disciplinary Proceedings Chapter 14 Cyber Issues on Campus Chapter 15 Campus Safety and Security Part 16 The Law Off Campus Chapter 17 The Police Chapter 18 Alcohol and Parties Chapter 19 Sex and the Law Chapter 20 Off-Campus Apartments Chapter 21 Money Issues Chapter 22 Student Activism Chapter 23 Appendix A: Debunking Popular College Myths Chapter 24 Appendix B: Local Lawyer Referral Services