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Appealing University Dismissal
I was dismissed from my university due to clinical performance, within one week. I had not brought medical issues to the university's attention- but I have gotten a full neuropsychiatric evaluation upon further reflection, and there I have issues relating to ADD that have contributed to my performance in graduate school, and the recommendation is to appeal and ask for medical leave. Because this is all happening after the fact, what is the likelihood of the department reversing their decision and actually granting medical leave? Am I protected by law in this case (I.e, disability)?
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Your question about protection under the law is best asked of an attorney. Since we are not lawyers and the law can differ from state to state unless Federal Law prevails. I am going to suggest you seek out counsel from an attorney.
Most Lawyers will speak to you without charge initially and tell you if you have protection under the law. Since this is an appeal hearing after the fact and if State or Federal Law may apply; I would suggest retaining the Lawyer to represent you at the hearing.
You might ask the attorney if the University is responsible for their fee or if you are. If you are the attorney may be willing to set up a payment plan for you or recommend where you can get representation for free as from legal aid.
My advice is based on one principle that graduate school is too important to walk into the appeals hearing with the deck stacked against you. Bringing a lawyer with you levels the playing field and maybe tilts it in your favor. So speak to an attorney before going to the appeal.
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