Statement of Purpose

The purpose of this Honor Code is to establish rules and procedures of Concord University School of Law governing student conduct with respect to academic integrity. As a vehicle through which standards of personal conduct and self-regulation are established, the Code is more than a mere student conduct code. It represents an integral part of legal educational philosophy. Nowhere is such a system more important than in a profession such as the law, which is so dependent on high ideals of personal ethics. The Code is intended to promote an atmosphere of confidence and trust among students. The governing philosophy and premise of the Code is that students striving to study or enter the legal profession are capable of adherence to ethical standards.

Final and Midterm Examinations

Unless specifically permitted to do so by written or oral instructions, it is a violation of the Honor Code, in connection with a midterm or final examination, to:

1. Communicate with anyone about a midterm or final examination, except the instructor or school administration, during the final examination;

2. Give, receive, or solicit aid during any or midterm final examination;

3. Use any materials during any midterm or final examination not specifically permitted by the instructor;

4. Begin reading any part of the midterm or final examination prior to the start of the midterm or final examination;

5. Continue writing or typing any final or midterm examination answer when the midterm or final examination time has expired;

6. Retain any final examination questions beyond the time when the final examinations have been completed, transfer copies of any midterm or final examination to another student, or communicate the content of the exam to any student before said student has completed that midterm or final examination;

7. Discuss the midterm or final examination with the instructor after the midterm or final examination and before the grades have been submitted;

8. Engage in any conduct prior to or during the midterm or final examination that unreasonably interferes with another student's ability to concentrate or otherwise complete the midterm or final examination;

9. Engage in any other conduct in the preparation or taking of a midterm or final examination that gives a student an unfair advantage;

The prohibitions described above are examples of violations of this Honor Code and are not meant to be an exclusive list of Honor Code violations that may occur in relation to a midterm or final examination.

Additional Violations

It is a violation of the Honor Code to intentionally falsely accuse a student of an Honor Code violation, fail or refuse to cooperate with an Honor Code investigation, or make any intentional misrepresentations in the Honor Code process.

Sanctions

One or more of the following sanctions may be imposed for Honor Code violations:

1. Dismissal from the School of Law;

2. Suspension from the School of Law for a specified time period;

3. Mandatory failing grade in all courses involved;

4. Written reprimand, either temporary or permanent; or

5. Any other sanction the Dean finds just and appropriate under the circumstances.

Compliance with the University's Code of Conduct as agreed to in the Enrollment Agreement Law students are required to comply with the University's Code of Conduct.

Reprehensible conduct or failure to comply with University regulations may result in a student's dismissal from a course or from the University.

Source:  Concord Law School Student Handbook   /   sg