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500 dingen die waarschijnlijker zijn dan een rechtenstudent fraude pleegt is a semi-satirical book authored by Shady Morsi, initially published on September 23, 2024, on the online college board of Inholland University of Applied Sciences. The book humorously enumerates 500 everyday events that are statistically more likely to occur than a law student committing fraud during an exam. These events range from common occurrences, such as a dog barking or a cat meowing, to more professional scenarios like a lawyer defending their client or a jugde reaching a verdict. The book highlights alblight in a satirical way the low incidence of fraud among law students, citing a fraud rate of just 0.17%, while also including a broader appeal to students to refrain from cheating in exams.
Background and Inspiration
The book was inspired by a personal incident experienced by Morsi during an exam at Inholland University of Applied Sciences, where he was nearly accused of cheating after standing up prematurely to confirm his attendance. This event served as the impetus for the book, which Morsi wrote over the course of two nights. The work serves as a form of protest against the rapid judgments and excessive scrutiny often directed at law students during examinations. Morsi's girlfriend contributed to the reviewing process before its publication.
Contents
The book is structured into five thematic chapters— General, Politics, Culture, Science, and Law—each featuring 100 improbable yet mundane events. In keeping with its satirical nature, every chapter ends with this saying.
"And all of this happens more often than a law student committing fraud (0.17%)."
Publication and Availability
"500 Things That Are More Likely Than a Law Student Committing Fraud" is released as a public domain work and made available for free download on Lulu. It has also been distributed on platforms such as Barnes & Noble, Kobo, Brave New Books, and maakjeeigenonderwijsboek.nl, where it can be purchased for a nominal fee (2 to 3 euros). Although the publication process is ongoing, Morsi has expressed interest in adding the book to the Inholland University library collection and is considering releasing a hardcover edition. Additionally, the author has hinted at the possibility of expanding the concept into a trilogy, with future works potentially titled "1000 Things That Are More Likely Than a Law Student Committing Fraud" and "2000 Things That Are More Likely Than a Law Student Committing Fraud."