If you’re a student at a college or university in South Dakota and you’re facing an academic misconduct charge, you need to take the matter seriously. Academic misconduct charges come in various forms: plagiarism, not citing properly on a paper, cheating on an exam. Because of what’s at stake, an academic misconduct charge needs to be favorably resolved. An academic misconduct charge can impact graduate school, internships, employment, professional licensing opportunities.

Different schools use different resolution methods. Some schools use an investigation, some schools use a hearing. Some a combination. What’s your school’s appeal process? Because schools are often in a rush to judgment and are not mindful of the student’s rights and interests, an experienced attorney-adviser can help navigate the process, can help protect the student’s rights, and it can potentially help allow for a more favorable outcome.

South Dakota colleges and universities where LLF National Law Firm can help as your or your student’s academic misconduct advisor during investigations, hearings, and appeals include, but are not limited to, the following schools:

  • Augustana College
  • Black Hills State University
  • Colorado Technical University Sioux Falls
  • Dakota State University
  • Dakota Wesleyan University
  • Globe University Sioux Falls
  • Kilian Community College
  • Lake Area Technical Institute
  • Mitchell Technical Institute
  • Mount Marty College
  • National American University Ellsworth AFB Extension
  • National American University Rapid City
  • National American University Sioux Falls
  • Northern State University
  • Oglala Lakota College
  • Presentation College
  • Sinte Gleska University
  • Sisseton Wahpeton College
  • South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
  • South Dakota State University
  • Southeast Technical Institute
  • University of Sioux Falls
  • University of South Dakota
  • Western Dakota Technical Institute

It is an unfortunate reality that academic misconduct charges can upend an accused student’s life if not properly addressed, and  LLF National Law Firm’s Student Defense Team has unparalleled experience passionately fighting for the future of their clients at colleges and universities in South Dakota and throughout the nation. They do not settle for the easiest outcome, and instead prioritizes their clients’ needs and well-being. The LLF National Law Firm Team represents clients nationwide, and serves as Title IX advisors and educational consultants to students facing disciplinary cases in South Dakota and throughout the nation. Make certain your or your student’s interests are protected – Contact LLF National Law Firm today at 888-535-3686.

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