I got caught with marijuana... can I still go to law school?
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I got caught with marijuana... can I still go to law school?
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I got caught with a small amount of marijuana 10 years ago as a minor, and was arrested. Recently I started looking into applying for law school, and apparently I must disclose any arrests, even as a minor. The school also wants a description of traffic offenses. I have had at least 4 in my lifetime, although the last one occurred between 3-5 years ago. Will these issues prevent me from being accepted? Should I even bother paying the application fee?
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Richard V
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Misdemeanor possession of marijuana and a few traffic ticket is not going to prevent you from getting accepted to law school if you otherwise qualify. Go ahead and disclose. |
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Mill
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The reason they even ask is to find out about your integrity as a person. Disclose everything and, of course, age and year of offense will be a determining factor. If you lie or do not disclose it a simple background check will find the offenses which, after all money spent on school, can get you debarred. Honesty is the best policy here. If you were caught stealing from a job, things like that, are more serious because trust becomes an issue. Being an idiot with some pot is not uncommon. Young and stupid is not a crime!! Plenty of lawyers smoke and defend smokers.
Good luck! |
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Rivkah ♥ עם ישראל חי
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Yes, disclose everything. I would say it depends on whether marijuana possession is a felony or a misdemeanor in your state. |
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Jose R
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your record gets sealed when you turn 18...DONT put it back on record by telling anybody let alone a school!!!unless you were getting cleared for a job in intelligence, KEEP YOUR MOUTH SHUT! everything else that they can find out about you since you were 18 then be honest. |
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