Is it pointless for me to go to law school if I have a criminal record? I have faith that I can get into law school, but if I will never be able to pass the ethics board to get into the bar, then going to law school is moot. I live in Ohio, and am looking to go into school in Fall 08. It has been 7 years since my misdomeanor offense. Can anyonbe give me info on the Ohio Bar?
2007-10-18 03:52:52 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I was an adult when it happened. I have tried to get it expunged but becasue I had a minor midomeanor expunged from when I was 18, the courts won;t expunge a second chanrge.
2007-10-18 04:00:03 · update #1
As long as you are honest about the charge when you apply to law school and when you apply for the bar exam, you should be fine. Just be prepared to explain what happened. The bar cares more about honesty than a misdemeanor conviction.
2007-10-18 04:25:04 · answer #1 · answered by Heather Mac 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-06-03 07:38:21 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What was the offense?
I'm in law school--when we were applying for bar application, we had to disclose everything (including minor things such as speeding tickets). So don't listen to the people who tell you it won't matter if you were a minor at the time.
If its a non-serious offense and it happended seven years ago, I'm inclined to believe that the bar would allow you to join--you may have to attend a hearing and discuss it with them, but if you've had a law-abiding life since then and the crime wasn't serious, they should let you in.
Good luck!
2007-10-18 04:02:38 · answer #3 · answered by discmiss1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Criminal Records Search Database : http://www.SearchVerifyInfo.com
2015-10-04 16:56:47 · answer #4 · answered by Mike 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would petition the bar for a fitiness assessment - dont go to law school until you get a reasonable abswer - I know of several who have gone to law school & were denied admission to the bar becuase of really stupid stuff - do a search on "wsj, law school jobs " - wall street journel recently had a real depressing article about the current state of the lawyer job market - go to medical school instead - nobody will ever ask you about you criminal record, grades or where you went to school .
2007-10-20 07:38:53 · answer #5 · answered by thefatguythatpaysthebills 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How old were you when it happened? If you were a juvenile it can't be held against you.
The following section of the Ohio Supreme Court website spells things out a little more clearly
Rule 1 Section 11
2007-10-18 03:57:46 · answer #6 · answered by libaki 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2016-10-07 04:02:55 · answer #7 · answered by mangini 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You almost have the right question
Your question is would you be able to get a license to practice law in Ohio?
The Ohio Bar does not License attorneys in the state - the Supreme Court does.
Here is web link you may find useful - you should also consider calling them to discuss your individual circumstances
http://www.sconet.state.oh.us/Admissions/default.asp
2007-10-18 04:04:20 · answer #8 · answered by roadrunner426440 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋