does a misdemeanor on my record 10 years ago disqualify me from working in a law firm as a project manager?

Answer 1

First, I'd say it would depend on the actual charge that the misdemeanor was. If it was a misdemeanor traffic offense, I'd say probably not. However if the misdemeanor was related to theft, drugs, etc. Then I'd say there may be a problem.

Secondly, It is totally up to the law firm as to whether or not to hire you due to this fact. As long as they do not discriminate against you for your race, religion, sex, etc. you are pretty much at their mercy as to hiring.

Answer 2

There are many factors to consider...
1. Does the employer have existing policies that prohibit the hiring of someone with a criminal history.
2. Did you have your "record" expunged? Did you serve the time and or pay any fines associated with the misdemeanor?
3. Each soverign state has specific employee/employer based work laws. Speaking with someone who works for your state department of labor may provide information regarding whether it is a determent to hiring practices for the state.

The following excerpt from wikipedia seems encouraging...

Misdemeanors never result in the loss of civil rights, but may result in loss of privileges, such as professional licences, public offices, or public employment. Such effects are known as the collateral consequences of criminal charges. This is more common when the misdemeanor is related to the privilege in question (such as the loss of a taxi driver's license after a conviction for reckless driving), or when the misdemeanor involves moral turpitude -- and in general is evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

See the websites below for more information...AND call the firm and ask them if their company policy would prohibit consideration for the position. Do always be honest, though. It can be a costly mistake for the law firm to hire someone with a criminal history without it being made known in advance. They are responsible for anyone working for them...respondeat superior.

Answer 3

Talk to the firm recruiter. Put the cards on the table and tell it the way it was and the way it is. While it probably there is no laws blocking you from the job, make a point about been frank and honest about your self. Your past encounters with the law may actually be a motivating factor for you work for an effective legal system.

Answer 4

It depends to a great extent what that misdemeanor was and where it has been recorded! Sometimes, strangely enough, the laws may differ on the issue between states!

Answer 5

you'll get an criminal specialist and they could have the record expunged for a small yet no longer insignificant value (about 3000). besides the undeniable fact that it is also attainable to be in a position to provide a letter of rationalization to the dep. and they're going to ignore it. you basically might want to exhibit the data once you're employing. you probably did exhibit that proper? besides, you need to get that expunged. no longer particular in case you may damage out with no longer revealing the charge even after that's expunged in spite of the reality that...besides the undeniable fact that the criminal specialist must be in a position to allow you to know that...

Answer 6

I really doubt it.Drug possession,may make the firm thank twice about it.If there are any questions,ask them how to get it taken off your record.I was arrested and all charges dropped the next day.When they go to look into my records it is still there.To bad we all have to suffer from,screwed up system,where the innocent are still treated like criminals.

Answer 7

That's entirely up to the firm. I doubt there are any specific laws to that effect.

Answer 8

Probably not, depending on the firm's policy.

They are probably more concerned with proper disclosure.

Answer 9

up to the firm discretion unless asked if you Had any prior convictions