Legal  Handbook

The purpose of this handbook is to provide students with general information on areas of law that most frequently concerns them. The information in the handbook is not intended as a substitute for legal advice. Students who are confronted with legal problems or who need specific advice are encouraged to seek assistance from a licensed attorney at Student Legal Services or in the community.

• Automobiles
• Credit issues
• Health
• Identity Theft
• Travel Fraud
• RIAA

• Marriage
• Annulment/Divorce
• Paternity
• Domestic Violence

• Job Applications
• Responsibilities as an employee
• Payment

• Finding An Apartment
• Lease Issues
• Living in An Apartment
• Moving out an Apartment
• Sample Documents

• Suing In Small Claims Court
• Alternatives to Suing
• Preparing Your Case
• The Defendant
• Going to Court
• Appealing
• Collecting the Judgment

• Discrimination and Sexual Harassment
• Student Discipline
• Student Grievances and Appeals
• Student Privacy Issues

• Parking
• Traffic Offenses
• Misdemeanors
• DUI - Driving While Under the Influence