Academic Appeals Lawyer

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Hire Experienced Academic Appeals and Misconduct Lawyers to Defend You

Academic Misconduct and Appeals Lawyers, based in Toronto, Ontario represent students facing issues involving universities, colleges, and private as well as public schools. Our lawyers deal with academic misconduct, discipline, academic dishonesty and various academic offences.  We are education law lawyers for students and lawyers for university issues.  We are here to protect student rights and ensure fairness whether it be in the internal process or the court system.

A properly drafted academic appeal can mean the difference between a suspension, an expulsion or a successful dismissal of the charge.

Academic misconduct allegations can have far-reaching consequences for a student’s professional future. Whether it be an allegation of plagiarism, dishonesty, or inadequate performance in meeting the academic standard’s set by the faculty (i.e. low GPA, failure of mandatory courses); often, a student’s only avenue of appeal is within the internal process set by each individual university or college. Without the requisite legal advice and representation from an experienced lawyer, students often find themselves frustrated by the imbalance of power that results from directly dealing with professors, Dean/Dean Designate, Governing Council, Program Chairs and Academic Appeal Committees.

We represent both international and domestic students who are enrolled in any college or university in Canada. In special circumstances, we are also able to provide counsel and representation outside of Canada. While many of our students are “first time violators” of their school’s academic Code of Conduct, we have obtained much success in representing students who are charged with identical or similar offenses for a second, third, or even fourth time.

Our Academic Appeal And Educations Lawyers Have Appeared Before These Institutions

Our Areas Of Practice

Academic Appeals

  • Petitions
  • Grade Appeals
  • Academic Honesty
  • Academic Offences
  • Probation Appeals
    Academic
  • Suspension Appeals
  • Academic Dismissal
    Appeals
  • Undergraduate
  • Masters
  • Doctorate
  • Medical and Dental,
  • Pharmacy and
    Law Students
  • Hearing attendances

Medical & Health Profession Student Appeals

  • Allegations of misconduct
  • Violations of professionalism
  • Sexual Misconduct
  • Defense Disciplinary
  • Charge Defense
  • Dental School
  • Medical School
  • Pharmacy School
  • Nursing School
  • Physical Therapy
  • Optometry
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Medical Resident Appeals
  • Audiology
  • Chiropractic
  • Medical School Dismissal & Suspension Appeals
  • Medical School Academic Progress Appeals
  • Clinical Clinical Evaluation Appeals

Masters and PhD Student Appeals

  • Failed PhD Thesis proposal issues
  • Thesis defence
  • Supervisor problems
  • Harassment
  • University misconduct
  • Comprehensive exam issues
  • Hearing attendance

Faculty & Admin Due Process

  • Employment issues
  • Harassment Whistle blowing
  • School District Contract Disputes
  • School District Due Process
  • Private School Contract Disputes
  • College And University Faculty And Staff Due Process

Lawsuits against Universities and Colleges

  • Judicial Reviews
  • Statements of Claim
  • Brach of contract
  • Breach of privacy

Highschool & Private Schools

  • Social Media Violations
  • Harassment
  • Violence or threats
  • Bullying
  • Drug Possession
  • Insubordination
  • School District Appeals
  • Long-term Suspension/Expulsion Appeals

The Internal University And College Process

A properly drafted academic appeal can mean the difference between a suspension, an expulsion or a successful dismissal of the charge. Academic misconduct allegations can have far reaching consequences for a student’s professional future. Whether it be an allegation of plagiarism, dishonesty, or inadequate performance in meeting the academic standard’s set by the faculty (i.e. low GPA, failure of mandatory courses); often, a student’s only avenue of appeal is within the internal process set by each individual university or college.

Without the requisite legal advice and representation from an experienced academic appeals lawyer, students often find themselves frustrated by the imbalance of power that results from directly dealing with professors, Dean/Dean Designate, Governing Council, Program Chairs and Academic Appeal Committees. In addition to the aforementioned, we represent both international and domestic students who are enrolled in any college or university in Canada. In special circumstances, we are also able to provide counsel and representation outside of Canada. While many of our students are “first time violators” of their school’s academic Code of Conduct, we have obtained much success in representing students who are charged with identical or similar offenses for a second, third, or even fourth time.

Documentation

We will ensure that you receive proper advice and assistance regarding your specific case. This will involve crafting written documentation about the salient facts of your case and responding to all materials to be provided to the appropriate persons at your college or university.

Deadlines

We will ensure that all college or university deadlines are met. You are entitled to full disclosure of the case against you. We will ensure that your school meets their obligations towards you and that all documentations are received, carefully reviewed, and appropriate responses submitted on time for due consideration by your academic institution

The Hearing

Depending on the specific circumstances of your case, we will either: attend the hearing to represent you; or submit material in writing and prepare you to make oral submissions for a live hearing (if required by your school). Oral preparedness is one of the major keys to a Committee finding you credible, sincere and deserving of a second chance.

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    If you or someone you care about is looking for a academic appeals and academic misconduct lawyer in Ontario, Please contact us 24/7 for help. Our attorneys will work tirelessly to ensure you receive exceptional representation.

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