The numbers say it all: More than 1,200 UI students were charged with alcohol and drug violations last year. Here at Student Legal Services, we don't want you to become one of those statistics. Too often students unnecessarily plead guilty or consent to searches in situations where they are simply confused on what legal rights they can exercise. Our annual Know the Law: Know Your Rights presentation covers a number of pertinent topics, ranging from how students should behave when confronted by the police, to what your legal rights are and how to assert them. The presentation even includes a portion from a University of Iowa Police officer on what the police look for on the job in deciding whether a person should be charged or arrested. With employers and graduate schools now asking for applicants’ background information, the importance of not having any type of criminal record has only increased in recent years. And in the state of the economy, where jobs are scarce and applicants are increasing, a conviction could be what tips the balance. Come to Know the Law: Know Your Rights to learn more about your legal rights to ensure that you don't jeopardize your professional future. Don't Get Busted takes place in the beginning of each fall Semester. For more information, feel free to contact Student Legal Services at 319-335-3276
Thinking about moving off campus? Having problems with your roommate or landlord? Don't know what the potential legal consequences of throwing house parties are? We can help. Don't Get Evicted acts as a complete renter's guide, providing information to students looking to move out of the residence halls, current renters experiencing landlord problems, or people having issues with fellow tenants. Knowing your rights as a renter is essential to making sure you don't have to forfeit your deposit or get charged with a disorderly house. Let Student Legal Services help you make sure you don't end up on the street, come to Don't Get Evicted. Don't Get Evicted takes place in the beginning of each spring semester. For more information, feel free to contact Student Legal Services at 319-335-3276.
More details on our facebook event page: Don't Get Evicted: Tenants' Rights
Wednesday, February 8th, IMU 2nd Floor Ballroom
Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact the Center for Student Leadership and Involvement in advance at 319-335-3059.
