How Will Having One Dui From College Affect Finding Jobs As An Attorney In The Future?
Dec.12, 2009 in
College Jobs
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)?
December 13th, 2009 at 12:56 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.
December 13th, 2009 at 4:31 am
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.
December 13th, 2009 at 10:13 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
December 13th, 2009 at 12:15 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.