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For Students

University complaints, academic appeals, OIA referral, student finance, and student housing rights.

Reviewed 2026-05-22

Common Problems

Academic appeal at university

Disciplinary or misconduct hearing

Refused a degree classification

OIA referral after CoP letter

Student tenancy disrepair

Key Legal Topics

Education Law

School admissions, special educational needs, exclusions, and academy governance.

Landlord & Tenant Law

The law governing residential and commercial tenancies, including tenant protections, possession proceedings, and deposit rules.

Useful Guides

Appealing to the SEND Tribunal

How to appeal an Education, Health and Care (EHC) Plan decision to the First-tier Tribunal (Special Educational Needs and Disability).

Education Law

Letter Templates

Request for EHC Needs Assessment

Parent's written request to a local authority for an Education, Health and Care needs assessment for a child or young person.

School Admission Appeal Letter

Letter to the school's admission appeal panel setting out the grounds for an admission appeal under the School Admissions Code.

Disrepair Notice to Landlord

Formal written notice to a landlord of disrepair in the property, triggering the s.11 LTA 1985 repair duty.

Legal Tools & Calculators

OIA (university complaints) deadline

12 months from the university's Completion of Procedures letter.

SEND Tribunal appeal deadline checker

Two months from the LA decision letter (one month if mediation considered).

When to Get Legal Advice

If your university's internal procedures fail, the OIA is free for students. For tenancy issues, get advice from your students' union legal service or Citizens Advice. Legal aid is rarely available for university disputes.