Plagiarism Definitions

plagiarism (pla´ j • riz´ • m) n. Taking the literary property of another, passing it off as one’s own without appropriate attribution, and reaping from its use any benefit from an academic institution.

Committing plagiarism is a serious violation of any law school’s code of academic conduct. If a violation is proven, the committee or other body that oversees the code may impose severe sanctions—ones that could affect a grade or credit for the course or even require suspension or expulsion from school. In addition, the school may be required to report the incident to the bar of any jurisdiction to which the sanctioned student applies.

Possible Sanctions

• Academic
• Disciplinary
• Both

Types

• Failing grade
• Suspension
• Expulsion
• Temporary notation on student record
• Permanent notation on student record
• Public reprimand
• Private reprimand
• Denial of certification for moral fitness for sitting for the Bar
• Combinations of the above