Problems with PhD

Please note we do not offer legal aid for Education Law matters

NBB’s expert Education Law team can assist PhD students with the whole array of common legal issues that can arise for them, including:

intellectual property rights (IP rights) related to research projects, collaborations, or IP rights arising when using facilities and resources provided by the university;
accusations of research misconduct, including fabrication, falsification, or plagiarism;
disputes between PhD students and their supervisors, ranging from disagreements on research direction to concerns about inadequate supervision;
requesting a change of supervisor;
for PhD students who are also employed as teaching
assistants or research assistants, issues related to
employment rights, such as fair pay, working conditions, and
employment contracts;
allegations of non-compliance with data protection laws,
including failure to obtain informed consent, or to ensure the
privacy of research participants;
appealing decisions related to research, assessment, or other matters; and
disputes over examination outcomes, allegations of
plagiarism, or concerns about the fairness of the viva voce
(oral examination).