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Well since i was 15 ive been interested in laaw and my uncle (now a judge) gave me all his old college law books and ive read through them all. im so serious about this. im graduated from hs now and i need to know what to do...im about to go to college and i need to know if it would be a waste of time to take a law class if i wont get anywhere.

but i myself have a record, will that effect me? will i be taken seriously? this is my dream and now that its been brought to my attention im scared that im screwd. this is my dreaam and i dont want it crushed. does it depend on what ive done? i have a juvenile record but im 19 (started hs late) now and i know those things stick with me... help?
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i have about two felonies, one for drugs one for aggervated assault/battery, then miseminors...idk if those count

classical123

Depends on the bar where you are. Avoid further problems. Most state bars, if you're totally and completely honest with them, will allow you to become a member. Call your state bar ask them if you are not sure.

desemonaapsyche

As long as you didn't commit a felony it won't affect you. Anything minor your employers won't ask about.

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sure you can.

Joe S

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