General FAQs
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Yes, our barristers are experts at drafting persuasive appeals, and can do this for an additional cost. In most cases, however, the barrister will want to have a consultation with you first. Do let me know if you would like us to call you to discuss how...
I can get one of our barristers to confirm if this is something we can assist with. If I could take your name, email address and telephone number, someone from the team will be in touch asap to discuss your situation.
We do not keep those statistics. As barristers, we are prohibited by our code of conduct from advertising or promoting success rates.
We can guarantee 100% commitment to your case but we cannot guarantee success.
In quiet periods, our barristers offer short consultations at no charge. As this is a very busy period, we are only offering full consultations (1-2 hours) with our barristers. These are paying.
No, I'm a real person and part of the Alpha Academic Appeals team, linking prospective clients with our specialist barristers.
We are a team of 14 qualified and practising barristers, regulated by the Bar Council and Bar Standards Board. Our barristers have been helping students with their university appeals and complaints since 2011. We have helped thousands of students, acqui...
Yes we can. If I could take your name, email address and telephone number, someone from the team will be in touch asap to discuss your situation.
Yes we do.
The cost depends on the nature and complexity of the case, and what needs to be done by our specialist barristers. The barristers offer advice, drafting of documents, and representation at hearings (if permitted). Would you like us to call you to discus...
We are based in London. However, since most of our clients live outside London, and even abroad, we have many consultations by Skype (as well as face-to-face for those able to see us in person).
Absolutely. We're a team of 14 barristers who specialise in university appeals. We deal with cases involving withdrawal and termination regularly. Do let me know if you would like us to call you to discuss how we can help you.
It depends on the case but generally it includes advice on prospects of success, analysis of strengths and weaknesses of the case, articulation of arguments, advice on tactics and evidence, and discussion of the appeal statement.
Yes we can. If I could take your name, email address and telephone number, someone from the team will be in touch asap to discuss your situation.
[IF DURING THE DAY AND BEFORE 8PM 7 DAYS A WEEK] We aim to call you back within 2 hours, and hopefully within the hour. If you want to speak to someone right now, you can always call us on 0800 368 9230. [IF AFTER 8PM 7 DAYS A WEEK] We may get back to y...
Your information will be treated in the strictest confidence by qualified lawyers.
Yes, we can assist you. If I could take your name, email address and telephone number, someone from the team will be in touch asap to discuss your case. Your information will be treated in the strictest confidence by qualified lawyers.
Certainly, we have a team of 14 barristers who specialise in university appeals and who, between them, have helped thousands of students. If you would like to arrange a consultation, please let me know and I will ask one of the team to get in touch with...
The cost depends on the nature and complexity of the case. As the stakes are usually very high for students, we strive to offer the most professional and high quality service possible. A ballpark figure for the consultation, including the barrister’s pr...
It depends. Some clients only have the consultation and then decide to continue on their own. Others ask our barristers to write the appeal for them and/or represent them at hearings. These would incur additional costs.
Yes, if permitted by the university’s rules and regulations. All our barristers are expert advocates who appear regularly in hearings, from university hearings to trials in court.
Our barristers strive to get the best outcome for their clients in every case, but we do not offer ‘no win no fee’.
We have a fast-track service which can result in a consultation within 24 hours. This incurs an extra charge of 25% over the usual fee.
Sure. We're a team of 14 barristers who specialise in university appeals. We offer advice, drafting of documents, and representation to students. Do let me know if you would like one of us to call you to discuss how we can help you.
Our barristers have been helping students with their university appeals and complaints since 2011. We have helped thousands of students, acquired vast experience, and seen a large number of scenarios.
The barristers will initially discuss your situation over the phone at no charge. Payment is only required if you then choose to proceed to a full consultation.
Please rest assured that every member of the team is made up of lawyers who have strict duties of confidentiality. They will not disclose your information to anyone.
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Just like doctors need to examine patients before they give a diagnosis, our barristers need to see all the relevant documents before giving their advice. Would you like us to call you to discuss how we can help you?