Services
Our Services
Consultation Only
- Misdemeanor and felony criminal matters;
- Divorces;
- Traffic tickets;
- Name changes;
- Landlord/Tenant matters;
- Consumer issues, such as sales and service contracts;
- Student organization risk management;
- Small Claims Court matters;
- Contract/lease reviews;
- General legal advice;
- Debt collection cases;
- Probate; and
- Protection from abuse or stalking orders;
Student Legal Services will only provide legal advice for legal issues arising out of jurisdictions they are licensed in. At this time, only legal issues arising out of the state of Kansas will be covered.
Document Preparation
- Affidavits;
- Contracts;
- Transfer on Death Deeds;
- Living Wills
- Powers of Attorney; and
- Simple wills
Other Services Provided
- Notary Public;
- Referral to private attorneys and outside agencies
Excluded Services
- Fee generating cases;
- Cases against Kansas State University;
- Cases involving or against another student;
- Securities cases;
- Immigration cases;
- Copyright and patent cases;
- Bankruptcy cases;
- Real estate transactions or entrepreneurial issues;
- Legal issues arising outside the state of Kansas
- Representation on cases outside of the jurisdiction of the City of Manhattan or Riley County.
SLS has limited ability for representation as there is one attorney on staff. If SLS agrees to represent you in court, you will sign an agreement for representation with the attorney. If both student and attorney have not signed the agreement, the attorney is not representing you. The services of the attorney are free, however the cost of litigation are the responsibility of the student.
Presentations*
Student Legal Services has presentations on a variety of legal topics as listed below. K-State Student Organizations, Faculty, and Staff may request to schedule a presentation to your group. If you are looking for a legal speaker and do not see the topic you want covered, please contact the Student Legal Services office to discuss custom made options based on availability. Custom presentations must be scheduled at least 2 weeks prior to event.
Topics
- Student Legal Services Overview- This presentation discusses what services the office of Student Legal Services provides and how to schedule a consultation
- Fake Patty's Day. Real Fun. Real Consequences- This presentation discusses the most common crimes associated with this annual event and what it looks like to resolve those charges in court.
- Legal Issues for International Students- This presentation reviews real world scenarios an international student may encounter: from driving, handling a traffic stop, buying a vehicle, and leasing an apartment.
- Moving Into/Out of Off Campus Housing- This presentation gives helpful tips for success when moving into or out of an apartment or house off campus. Know your tenant rights in order to protect your best interests!