How will having one DUI from college affect finding jobs as an attorney in the future?

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jeff g asked:

I was planning on going to law school until 3 days ago when I was arrested for an OWI. Should I press ahead with my goal or just kill myself now (just kidding)?

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4 Responses to 'How will having one DUI from college affect finding jobs as an attorney in the future?'

  1. wartz - February 2nd, 2010 at 4:24 pm

    Continue with your present plans with a detour to AA. As long as you are not charged with a felony you should be OK.

  2. loup-garou - February 3rd, 2010 at 9:28 am

    It shouldn’t have an impact as long as you do not get involved in drunk driving cases.

    We have two people in the Federal Executive Office who have DUI’s on their records as do many lawyers and judges.

    Hopefully you didn’t manage to kill anybody.

  3. james b - February 4th, 2010 at 10:24 am

    try to have adjudication of guilt withheld on the charge
    most DUI charges are non expungeable in most states
    It should not affect you at all in Law school or taking the bar exam for your state. BTW Wally world has rope on sale
    Cheers

  4. trooper3316 - February 4th, 2010 at 10:57 pm

    By the time you get done with law school, the DUI will be old enough that it will not, in itself, prevent you from practicing law. Just stay out of trouble!!!!

    In my 16 years in law enforcement, I have seen three local attorneys arrested for OWI (one twice). They we not disbarred for this.

    Everyone makes mistakes, they are not looking for someone perfect, just for someone that is honest and takes responsibility for his actions. It may come up during an interview, so have a statement prepared as to how it effected your life and what changes you made because of it.


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