Representing Students in Campus Disciplinary Proceedings: A Step-by-Step Guide for Attorneys

Every day, students are accused of violating university codes of conduct - for everything from sexual misconduct, to hazing and harassment, to academic misconduct. While university tribunals are not courts of law, findings of responsibility in this setting can have serious, long-term effects on a student's academic and career prospects. Fortunately, most institutions allow students facing serious allegations of campus misconduct to have an advisor of their choice - including an attorney - to guide them through the campus disciplinary process. In this context, effective representation is often essential to ensuring that students receive a fair and adequate process. This program will guide attorneys through the full lifecycle of a campus disciplinary case, from the initial notice of allegations to the final resolution, providing practical strategies and insights for effective representation.

Learning Objectives: 

1. Identify the different types of student conduct proceedings (Title IX, non-academic misconduct, academic misconduct, etc.) 

2. Identify the key phases of a student conduct proceeding and effectively prepare your client for each phase

3. Ensure your client receives procedural fairness in campus disciplinary proceedings

4. Explore how recent case law applies in this setting