Case Study: School Expulsion Overturned After Appeal
Stratus Legal Group represented a college student who had been expelled from a UK university over alleged academic misconduct. The expulsion letter came days before the student’s graduation and risked permanent academic and reputational consequences.
Our legal team initiated an emergency internal appeal while preparing for external escalation if necessary.
Case Overview
- Feature: Academic Misconduct Defence
- Client: International Student (Name Confidential)
- Date: 12 May 2023
- Service Value: £4,200
- Category: Education Law
- Status: Completed
The Challenge Was
Unjust Disciplinary Action
The student was not given a formal hearing or evidence prior to the expulsion. There was no opportunity to dispute the charges or respond before action was taken.
Legal Response and University Engagement
We submitted a procedural violation complaint to the university’s appeals board, arguing lack of due process. We also liaised with the student’s academic advisor to present mitigating circumstances and obtain character references.
Outcome: Reinstated with Clean Record
The appeal succeeded. The student was reinstated and allowed to graduate. The university also agreed to expunge the disciplinary action from the official record.
Facing Academic Discipline?
Our Education Law solicitors advocate for students’ rights at every level of the appeals process.