As college students navigate the complexities of academic life, understanding the intersection of campus rules, state laws and even federal law can be tricky, especially when it comes to marijuana use. At DC Student Defense, we…
The average person has heard the terms “special counsel” and “independent counsel” yet has no idea what these terms really mean. Though plenty of people use the terms “special counsel” and “independent counsel” interchangeably, there are…
Although teenage cigarette smoking ad campaigns like those made by Truth.com seem to have diminished the habit among teenagers, a new smoking trend seems to have emerged in the past few years. You may have encountered…
For many international students entering universities, campus life starts with socializing and blending into the new environment. At parties and all kinds of social events, drinking alcohol is sometimes inevitable. So how is drinking culture in…
If you are in the midst of handling distractions or concerns in your life, a voluntary leave of absence from college could be a good option. Sometimes you just need a break to take care of…
Harvard University has taken an unprecedented step to combat sexual assault and target big-name fraternities on campus: the Ivy League school has banned same-sex organizations both on- and off-campus, maintaining that single-gendered clubs “propagate exclusionary values”…
Almost every educational institution has its own email handle for faculty and students. It has become a common trademark and tool of the modern education system. This allows extremely interconnected systems to communicate and collaborate “in-house”….
As the summer begins, so too begins the transition for children becoming young adults with their leaving for college. For many families it is the last time period their children will ever live “at home”. So,…
It’s often hard to know when you might need a lawyer. People use the terms “charges,” “lawsuits” “prosecutions” and “complaints” carelessly and, sometimes, interchangeably. Most typically students and their families don’t know if being called before…
“And now go, and make interesting mistakes, make amazing mistakes, make glorious and fantastic mistakes. Break rules. Leave the world more interesting for your being here.” While Author Neil Gaiman’s advice to graduates is valid, it…