What should I do if I am accused of academic misconduct at a college or university in Vermont?

If you're a student at a college or university in Vermont, and you're facing an academic or academic dishonesty charge, it's important to take the matters seriously. Charges can encompass various forms: cheating on an exam, plagiarism, collaborating with other students, not setting properly in a paper. Whatever the charge may be, it needs to be favorably resolved because it can impact both present and future opportunities. Graduate School internships, employment, professional licensing opportunities can all be negatively impacted.

Different schools use different resolution methods: some an investigation, some a hearing, some a combination. What's your school's appeal process? Because schools are, unfortunately, often in a rush to judgment and are not mindful of a student's rights and interest and just what's at stake, it's important to understand that, and also to have the help of an experienced attorney-adviser help navigate the process and protect the student's rights to potentially allow for a more favorable outcome.

Vermont colleges and universities where Joseph D. Lento can help as your or your student's academic advisor during investigations, hearings, and appeals include, but are not limited to, the following schools:

  • Bennington College
  • Castleton State College
  • Champlain College
  • College of St Joseph
  • Community College of Vermont
  • Goddard College
  • Green Mountain College
  • Johnson State College
  • Landmark College
  • Lyndon State College
  • Marlboro College
  • Middlebury College
  • Norwich University
  • Saint Michael's College
  • Southern Vermont College
  • Sterling College
  • University of Vermont
  • Vermont Technical College

It is an unfortunate reality that academic misconduct charges can upend an accused student's life if not properly addressed, and Joseph D. Lento and the Lento Law Firm have unparalleled experience passionately fighting for the future of his clients at colleges and universities in Vermont and throughout the nation. He does not settle for the easiest outcome, and instead prioritizes his clients' needs and well-being. Joseph Lento is a licensed attorney in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York, is admitted as an attorney pro hac vice in state and federal court if needed when representing clients nationwide, and serves as an academic misconduct advisor for students facing disciplinary cases in Vermont and throughout the nation. Make certain your or your student's interests are protected - Contact National Academic Misconduct Advisor Joseph D. Lento today at 888-535-3686.

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If you, or your student, are facing any kind of disciplinary action, or other negative academic sanction, and are having feelings of uncertainty and anxiety for what the future may hold, contact the Lento Law Firm today, and let us help secure your academic career.

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