Navigating Complex Student Codes: Legal Advocacy for Campus Proceedings
The Hidden Curriculum in New Jersey Campus Discipline In July 2025, Inside Higher Ed published an article on the so-called “hidden curriculum” of student conduct proceedings. The piece revealed what attorneys working with students in New Jersey already know: most undergraduates and graduate students facing disciplinary charges arrive at their hearings unprepared, uninformed, and entirely […]
When Universities Can Still Discipline Students Many families are shocked to discover that a university can punish students for conduct that takes place miles away from campus. A fight at a bar, an arrest at a music festival, or allegations from a private party can all trigger a university investigation, even if the student is […]
Title IX Compliance
How Institutional Failures Become Your Defense Understanding the Title IX compliance checklist for 2025 is critical for accused students and their families. Federal rules now demand schools follow strict procedures, and when they fail, those compliance gaps can form the foundation of your defense. Title IX prohibits sex discrimination in federally funded education programs. While […]