I have been arrested and charged with a couple of felonys during my life, all of which have been reduced dismissed and expunged. If I take my GED and go to law school, will I be able to be a lawyer due to my past activity? Again all felonys have been dismissed.
2006-08-12 11:24:58 · 13 answers · asked by Mr. M 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
If you have not been convicted of any felonies, then you have a shot.
The moral character determination is done by each state separately, under its own internal rules. They would make what's basically a subjective determination whether you have the moral character to be admitted to the bar.
Any conviction for a crime of moral turpitude (fraud, most serious drug charges) is almost a guaranteed failure. Other crimes depend on what they were, how long ago they happened, and what you've done since then. And again, each state has different standards. California, for example, is among the hardest states to become an attorney.
Good luck.
2006-08-12 11:31:34 · answer #1 · answered by coragryph 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you were never CONVICTED of a felony, you should be fine, i suppose... however, if you don't have a high school diploma, i think you should reconsider. Becoming a lawyer would require you to obtain a Bachelor's Degree from an at least somewhat reputable university, then spend another 3 years full time pursuing your JD. If you have a GED, you'd have to matriculate into a community college and do that for 2 yrs before going to a real university, so add 2 more years on and now you're looking at 8 years of FULL TIME schooling, which could amount to well over $100,000. And frankly, if you never made it through high school, if you've lived a dirty little life full of felony charges, and if you need to go to Yahoo answers to remedy this very elementary legal question, then I seriously doubt you've got the native intellect or the wherewithall to pursue law as a career. Seriously, man. That's like an obese 58 yr old man man asking if he can hike Everest someday. The odds are awful awful awful stacked against him.
2006-08-12 20:29:15 · answer #2 · answered by Firstd1mension 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the past felonies have been dismissed, you have a clear record. That means there should be no impediment to you becoming a lawyer.
Check with your local bar association to make sure on this point, because you will have to abide by their rules in order to practice, even if you took hon ours in every course while you did your Llb.
Good luck!
2006-08-12 18:33:04 · answer #3 · answered by old lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure, the Brittish Association of Royalty(BAR) will accept anyone willing to sell-out their fellow country man to its original enemy.
Understand that even if you carry a top grade point average you will still fail their exam if you are non-submissive. This will become more apparent when you enter into your practice and realize very little of what was taught applies.
Maybe you should consider honest work, unless your a shyster by nature.
2006-08-16 17:16:25 · answer #4 · answered by Truyer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most states also require you to have a bachelor's degree as well. The standard to admission to the bar are governed by state law. Most state require you to pass a moral character screening test, so I would contact the state bar where want to practice for further information.
2006-08-12 20:11:09 · answer #5 · answered by Carl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'd probably make a good lawyer. Sounds like you are crooked enough.
2006-08-12 19:02:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope. Start practicing the line "want fries with that"?
2006-08-12 19:01:52 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you don't know that being charged is different from being convicted you might want to rethink your career choice
2006-08-12 18:30:47 · answer #8 · answered by stanyazfan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OF CORSE!!!!!!! You can become a lawyer depite the felonies....
2006-08-12 18:30:59 · answer #9 · answered by Japan_is_home 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If they have been expunged.
2006-08-12 18:28:37 · answer #10 · answered by profile image 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋