Working With a Lawyer
Most students call a lawyer later than they should, usually after the hearing has happened and the record is closed. The useful moment is earlier, while there is still a response to write and evidence to put in.
These posts cover when representation is worth it, what it costs, what a lawyer can and cannot do once a school has already decided, and what to expect from a first consultation.
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Northern District of Illinois Admission: What It Changes for Chicago-Area Students
What admission to the Northern District of Illinois general bar changes for Chicago-area students — and what it does not.
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How One Bad Letter to Your School Can Hurt Your Case Later
A letter to your school can be used against you later. Five mistakes that turn appeal letters into evidence, and what to write instead.
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The Nicest Email I Got This Week Came From Opposing Counsel
As a matter wrapped up this week, the lawyer on the other side sent a kind closing note. Why that surprised me is the point.
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Why I Pulled an All-Nighter This Week (Again)
Student matters run on the school’s calendar — windows of three to ten business days. What an all-nighter in this practice actually looks like.
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Meet Benjamin Jones
Benjamin Jones has joined A Students’ Lawyer to help with intake and client follow-up. He knows the world my clients live in.
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Why I Don’t Have a Google Review Page
Why this practice does not collect Google reviews, and what I offer instead.
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How Student Defense Lawyers Charge: Hourly, Flat and Hybrid Fees
When a student’s academic future is on the line due to allegations of misconduct, the pressure is intense—and so are the financial stakes.