(1 of 9) PowerScore's Guide to Law School Admissions

[90mloda]

Instead of critcizing, you should all be grateful that these two speakers took the time to sit down and give you free and good advice!

[supergrad2007]

Great advice!

[speedygamefreak]

Go to rhodes prep everybody powerscore sucks

[MrJandrou]

@annechaconas: Revising my own background would be a smart move. I would not like to disclose information that doesn't exist on my records.

[annechaconas]

@MrJandrou That is really up to you. Remember that you must always disclose what is asked, and cannot "pick and choose" or "selectively omit" your prior actions or background. If you have any questions about what to disclose and what exactly to include in your applications, my suggestion is always to contact the schools in which you are interested and ask. They will gladly answer any questions you have about their requirements.

[MrJandrou]

annechaconas: ok. And I'm guessing that applications will ask for disclosure of expunged records as well?

[annechaconas]

@MrJandrou Again, that depends on the school. Some of them may not ask for expunged records SPECIFICALLY, but you should always err on the side of disclosure. When you go through the character and fitness portion of the Bar, they WILL ask for expunged records, and the question may come up as to why you didn't disclose it on your law school applications (which you will have to provide).

[annechaconas]

MrJandrou: Typically, disclosure would depend on the wording of the question on the application. If the application only asks that you disclose crimes for which you have been "arrested" or "convicted," then you would not have to disclose. However, if they ask about crimes for which you have been "accused," then you would have to disclose. Read the questions carefully in order to determine what you must do.

[MrJandrou]

Hello, I was Accused of a serious crime. To the extent where I signed paperwork, and finger prints. Currently I'm being seen as a witness now. I have not been convicted of this crime nor have I been arrested or done time. Will I have to bring it up on the application?

[PowerScoreTestPrep]

Oceansmarine: Although it's tempting not to disclose negatives, remember that false disclosures don't end with your application (even if law schools couldn't "verify" them). The Bar of the state you want to practice in WILL have access to extensive background checks. When you're undergoing their C&F examination your old applications will be examined, and if any lies/discrepancies are found, it can result in your inability to practice law in the state and even a revokation of your JD.

[oceansmarine]

They have no way of verifying your disclosures, this is why they must ask.

Think it our carefully. If they want to know, let them do their homework....