Grade Disputes & Academic Appeals
When You’ve Been Graded Unfairly, You Deserve to Be Heard
Grades and academic evaluations carry enormous weight — they influence scholarships, internships, graduate school admissions, and future employment.
So when a grade is unfair, biased, or based on an error, it’s not just a small setback — it’s a serious threat to your hard-earned success.
At Your Education Lawyer, we help students across Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and New York City challenge unfair grading decisions and academic sanctions through formal appeals and review processes.
We understand how stressful it is to go up against a school system that feels one-sided — and we’re here to help level the playing field.
When to Consider a Grade Appeal
You may have grounds for an appeal if your grade or evaluation resulted from:
Bias or discrimination by a professor or instructor
Administrative or procedural errors in calculating or recording grades
Retaliation for previous complaints or academic disagreements
Unclear or inconsistent grading policies
Denial of accommodations under disability or IEP/504 protections
Unfair academic penalties tied to alleged misconduct
Many students hesitate to appeal because they fear retaliation or believe it’s “not worth it.”
But with the right guidance, academic appeals can be both effective and fair — and often lead to grade adjustments, new evaluations, or cleared records.
Understanding the Academic Appeal Process
Each school handles appeals differently, but the process generally includes:
Here’s what you can expect:
Informal Resolution – Speaking with the instructor or department chair.
Formal Appeal Submission – A written statement to the dean or academic review board.
Hearing or Review Panel – A committee reviews your claim and evidence.
Final University Decision – The outcome, which can sometimes be appealed further.
We help you navigate every stage, ensuring your communication is professional, persuasive, and compliant with school policy.
How We Help Students
At Your Education Lawyer, we offer end-to-end support for grade disputes and academic appeals.
Our process includes:
Case Evaluation - We review your grades, syllabus, communications, and academic records to identify errors or inconsistencies.
Building Your Case - We help you draft a clear, respectful, and persuasive appeal that highlights your strengths and exposes unfair treatment.
Representation During Hearings - If a hearing or meeting is required, we help you prepare talking points, documents, and responses to potential questions.
Appeals & Post-Appeal Guidance - If the initial decision is unfavorable, we help you pursue the next step — or challenge procedural violations at the administrative level.
We know how to communicate with universities effectively — firmly but diplomatically — to secure fair resolutions.
Why Students Choose Your Education Lawyer
Focused on Education Law - Grade disputes and appeals are part of what we do every day.
Skilled in Academic Policy - We understand university regulations, appeal timelines, and evidentiary standards.
Professional & Respectful Representation - We preserve your academic relationships while asserting your rights.
Las Vegas-Based, National Reach - Representing students at UNLV, Nevada State College, College of Southern Nevada, and universities across California and New York.
What We Aim to Achieve
Depending on your case, we can help you pursue outcomes such as:
Grade revision or course retake opportunity
Removal of disciplinary or misconduct notations
Restoration of scholarships or academic standing
Clarification or correction of academic record errors
Policy compliance investigations
Our goal is not just to win your appeal — but to restore fairness and protect your academic progress.
Timelines Matter
Grade appeals and academic disputes often have strict deadlines, sometimes just 10 to 15 days after the grade is issued or the decision is received.
Missing that deadline can mean losing your right to appeal entirely.
If you believe your grade or evaluation was unfair, contact us immediately to discuss your options.
You’ve Worked Hard — Don’t Let an Unfair Decision Erase It
You’ve invested years of effort, time, and money into your education.
A single unfair grade or biased academic decision shouldn’t determine your future.
Let us help you challenge it — strategically, professionally, and effectively.
Submit your case details confidentially for review.