Since the pandemic, colleges and universities have gone online. When students take exams, many times they are being monitored with an online proctoring service. Two popular programs are ProctorU and Honorlock. These programs utilize a student’s computer camera to...
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Can I be disciplined for violating COVID safety rules at college? A lawyer for college students discusses.
Some colleges have started the process of allowing students to return to campus for in-person learning. However, with that comes many new restrictions. One such restriction involves on-campus housing or university operated off-campus housing and the number of guests...
Accused of cheating on an online exam? Tips from a defense attorney for students.
Many colleges and universities are switching to online classes. With that, many students will be taking online exams. While this is not an entirely new concept, for many students this could be a first experience with online examinations. Many students may be tempted...
Top Three Code of Conduct Violations in College
Every year, colleges and universities all over the country accept students into their schools. With the excitement of new experiences, meeting new friends, and adjusting to college life, students often overlook one of the most important documents they should read –...
What happens when your ACT score is under investigation? A lawyer answers.
By the time you receive the letter of investigation from the ACT, an internal investigation has already happened. A review of test scores can be triggered for many reasons. It could happen because of an outside report by another test taker or statistical analysis from...
What happens when your SAT score is under review? Advice from a lawyer for students.
You log into your College Board account on SAT score release day. Your heart drops, your score has been flagged and is under review. What does this mean? It could happen because of an outside report by another test taker or statistical analysis from inside College...
Accused of cheating or plagiarism after graduating. Can a university rescind your degree?
You worked hard for your degree and celebrated graduation. You move on to a career in your field and start to build a professional reputation. Suddenly, you are contacted by your university and accused of academic dishonesty. Years have passed since graduation, how is...
What happens if you are accused of cheating or plagiarism at UCLA? An attorney answers.
University of California, Los Angeles is a public university located Los Angeles, California. UCLA has a strong academic reputation and students are expected to demonstrate excellence. This high-stake environment can pressure students into making poor decisions....
Are You A School Administrator Facing Discipline? Advice From A Lawyer.
You work hard to lead your team of teachers and make sure that the needs of students are met. Unfortunately, even though you try to be the best administrator every day, mistakes can happen, and false allegations can be made. What should a school administrator do if...
The Importance of Documentation in Legal Disputes – Advice from a Florida Education Law Attorney
A common problem I see over and over again is a lack of documentation from clients. One of the most important tools for building a legal argument is clear documentation of the issue. Documenting phone calls or sending and printing emails only takes a minute and is...