The College Student's Guide to the Law: Get a Grade Changed, Keep Your Stuff Private, Throw a Police-Free...

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C. L. Lindsay, III

The College Student's Guide to the Law

Get a Grade Changed, Keep Your Stuff Private, Throw a Police-Free Party, and More!

C. L. Lindsay, III

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Taylor Trade Publishing
26 May 2005

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.

By: C. L. Lindsay III
Imprint: Taylor Trade Publishing
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 219mm, Width: 154mm, Spine: 22mm
Weight: 567g
ISBN: 9781589790896
ISBN 10: 1589790898
Pages: 360
Publication Date: 26 May 2005
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

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

"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."

Reviews for The College Student's Guide to the Law: Get a Grade Changed, Keep Your Stuff Private, Throw a Police-Free Party, and More!

Better (and easier to stay awake through) than an introductory course on U.S. constitutional history, The College Students Guide to the Law is a helpful handbook for keeping your record clean-in and out of the classroom...Lindsay tempers his advice with plenty of wisecracks, which may set him apart from your overly serious professors. -- Holly Thomas Review Of Higher Education This entertaining and hilarious read offers straight and honest facts about many legal issues without all the complicated legal jargon. Contra Costa Times ...'The College Student's Guide to the Law' may just be the most popular book on campus this fall...Lindsay uses a relaxed, humorous tone to discuss such weighty topics as grade changes, cyber issues and harrassment. -- Kevin Clapp The Press Of Atlantic City With practical tips on how to interact with the police, a breakdown of a student's constitutional rights and instructions on how to deal with harassment, sexual assault and other crimes on campus, Lindsay gives students the tools they need to stay clear of trouble and make the most of their college years. -- Abby Plesser Book Page, (Circ 500,000) The College Students Guide to the Law by C. L. Lindsay III promises to preare students for circumstances never covered by their high school counselor...What better way to pass our nation's litigiousness on to the next generation? -- Monique Beeler Oakland Tribune A compendium of information about students' legal rights and the consequences of breaking different laws... With its irreverent tone and pop-culture references, the book speaks the language of today's students. -- Jamie Schuman Chronicle of Higher Education ...C.L. Lindsay has been helping college students out of legal jams for the past six years with his CO-STAR (Coalition for Student & Academic Rights) organization. Ten thousand calls a year prompted him to write [this book], covering everything from getting a grade changed...to throwing a fuzz-free soiree. Us News and World Report C.L. Lindsay III explores every possible legal snafu college students could find themselves in. He gives advice on not only how to deal with various situations but also how to avoid problems. Lindsay's surprising humor and a conversational tone, along with his knowledge of what college is really like for students, make the book both easy to read and apply to college life. Despite the rebellious title, the book is a straightforward guide to understanding student's legal rights.