Posts Tagged ‘ASUN legal services’

Appealing grades requires resources


Legal services has recently dealt with many cases involving university issues, including grade appeals, social security number questions, tests, dorm-related arrests and advisor/teacher conflicts.

Be aware of abuse to help end it


Our department is limited in our capacity to help, but fortunately there are various other opportunities this spring that those interested in helping our community can take advantage of in order to rectify actions that lead to such suffering.

Agree in writing before lending money


In most cases, co-signing for a loan or letting a friend borrow a large amount of money is not appropriate without a written, notarized agreement between the two individuals.

Breaking out of a lease early is possible with reasons, documentation


The most prevalent reasons renters offer for wanting to get out of their leases early involve security or disturbances. In extreme situations, most renters have a good shot of getting out of their lease. For instance, implied in most leases is the right to “quiet enjoyment.”

Take action to avoid credit problems


Every day more students are struggling with financial instability. Parents and students lose their jobs, tuition goes up and scholarships and grants are handed out less frequently. All these reasons and more lead to students seeking guidance from legal services.

BASICS an option for MIP, MIPC


The Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention for College Students is a voluntary program for underage students who have been caught drinking. In its second year, the BASICS program continues to build student success. BASICS is a personal, two-session education forum with an alcohol counselor and educator who teaches participants about the health and social implications of [...]

Students work with attorneys to help undergraduates with problems


The Associated Students of the University of Nevada Legal Services is designed to provide legal information to undergraduate students at the University of Nevada, Reno. Occasionally, graduate students and faculty will seek out our free and completely confidential services. To reach out to more students, we, the director and assistant director, will take turns writing columns. My [...]