Can a student bring an attorney to the meeting with SJA?
Yes, a student may bring an attorney, although they rarely do. Most students do not find it necessary to involve an attorney, especially in academic cases, since the purpose of the discipline process is educational: to ensure the student understands our conduct standards and to help the student learn. For example, students who copy homework or test answers aren’t getting the benefit of the education provided by UC Davis, because they are not developing their own skills and knowledge. Most first-time academic violations are resolved in a way that permits the student to remain in school and learn from the experience. Students are reminded that they must speak on their own behalf in the SJA process for academic matters, and their attorney may attend only in an advisory capacity.
