The discussion of plagiarism has increased over the decades. In March 2020, ICAI researchers administered an updated version of the McCabe survey to 840 students across various college campuses and discovered that 58% of the students...
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Being caught with marijuana can have serious legal, academic, professional, and ethical consequences. Our DC student defense attorneys are here to help you navigate these difficult challenges with compassion. Led by our seasoned student defense attorney,...
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Not so long ago, academic honor code violations consisted primarily of college students being accused of using “paper banks” to buy other people’s papers to use as their own or – in a throwback to elementary...
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Three steps you should take if your child is accused of plagiarism Accusations of plagiarism have long been a consideration of both parents and students, even more so now, with the role that the internet plays...
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Navigating the aftermath of an alleged sexual assault on a college campus is a daunting and complex process. Not only are you faced with the possibility of criminal charges from local law enforcement, but you also...
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If you have been arrested while you’re in college — even if it wasn’t on campus — you run the risk of being punished twice for the same crime. Twice? But doesn’t the U.S. Constitution protect...
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Penn State. LSU. Texas State. Wheaton. Clemson. University of Nevada. California State. West Virginia. Baruch. University at Albany. Michigan State University. What do these schools all have in common? Unfortunately, it’s not athletic achievements or even...
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Cheating has become that much more ubiquitous with the explosive popularity of the internet across the past couple of decades, and a worldwide pandemic that forced education online for a year. Having no option but to...
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Every year, the fall semester comes around and students who live on their university’s campus must move into their assigned dorm. For those who are returning students, your roommate(s) may be someone you know; however, for...
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As international students embark on their educational journey in the United States, they are not only exposed to a diverse academic landscape but also encounter a different legal system. Understanding how to navigate interactions with law...
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Being an American, you have the right to protest peacefully. This right remains present even as a student. You are allowed to speak out and pass out flyers and petitions. You also have the right to...
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In today's digital age, academic institutions are increasingly turning to technology to detect and prevent academic dishonesty. While such measures are vital in maintaining academic integrity, they can sometimes lead to false accusations. If you find...
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When students in the Washington D.C. area find themselves involved in complex legal situations, it’s our goal at DC Student Defense to assist them. In this blog, we’ll be covering the topic of recording lectures –...
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Technology is quickly changing the landscape of our world – sometimes at a pace so rapid that we don’t know how to keep up with it. Artificial intelligence (AI) is a new, powerful tool that we...
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College campuses have traditionally been considered bastions of free speech, where students can express their views and engage in robust discussions without fear of censorship or retaliation. However, there have been instances where students' freedom of...
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