Review and Optimization of the Dispute Resolution Mechanism for Degree Conferral under the Implementation of the Degree Law

Although the Degree Law has responded to the limitations of the degree conferral dispute resolution mechanism since the implementation of the Degree Regulations in terms of the rights and obligations of degree-conferring units and degree applicants, the academic review system of degree-conferring units, and the internal and external resolution mechanisms for degree conferral disputes, there are still practical dilemmas such as unclear goal orientation of the dispute resolution mechanism and imperfect internal and external dispute resolution mechanisms. Therefore, in the context of the implementation of the Degree Law, the improvement of the degree conferral dispute resolution mechanism should firstly establish the fundamental status of due process, clarify the institutional boundaries of the principle of academic autonomy, and clarify the institutional logic of the dispute resolution mechanism. Furthermore, it is necessary to improve the procedural norms of academic review and degree review to optimize the internal review mechanism for degree conferral disputes. Lastly, it is also necessary to clarify the implementation path of external relief and strengthen the institutional connection of external relief to improve the external relief mechanism of degree conferral disputes.