Legal Commentary

Did anyone have any thoughts about this article about university-level cheating?  Like many of you, I've heard that despite our reliance on honor codes, cheating is widespread even in law schools.  Perhaps I am too much of a Polly Anna, but I really hope that is not true.  I personally hear about a few instances each year, and I'm always amazed (putting aside the moral issue) that a student would risk so much for so little.   I couldn't imagine too many law school faculties or student bodies favoring such a Big Brother approach like the article discusses having been implemented at the University of Central Florida, but maybe I'm wrong? 

What does your law school do to police and punish cheating?  What do you think is appropriate?  Do you have any anecdotal or more formal evidence about the amount of cheating occurring in law school?  Is it truly on the rise?  Does it occur during traditional exams?  Must a professor proctor at all times?  Does it occur more during take-home exams?  Does it occur more in conjunction with assignments graded by law review students rather than faculty?  Is there a lot of plagiarism in student research papers?  Is it intentional, accidental negligence or a consequence of inadequate training?  Are the risks of cheating associated with make-up exams worth the convenience to students afforded by make-up exam policies?  I don't intend to comment on it again here, but rather would really like to hear thoughts of faculty, current students and recent grads on this subject.