I was arrested, and now my university is requiring an interview with a law school admissions officer.

loperjock · 6 months

I'm not an admissions officer, but I might be able to put your mind at ease a little bit. Something like a minor in possession is not going to greatly affect your chances of admission, if it affects them at all. This has been addressed in this subreddit before, but the main thing is consistency between your admissions file and your bar exam application. Honesty=ethical (something they tell you is very important for lawyers). In fact, I'd say a good chunk of law students have been convicted of this or something like it, and that includes me. I disclosed it in my applications and am currently a 1L going to school on a full scholarship, bookstore expenses included at a law school ranked among the top 40 in the country.

silvere2 · 6 months

Your university is REQUIRING you interview a law school dean? What will they do if you don't? Stop you from applying to law school?

Sugarbearzombie · 6 months

I had an alcohol arrest and a few encounters with campus security. I wrote explanations, but I don't think anyone cared about them. I'm not an admissions officer, but I really doubt it will negatively affect you. There are students in my class who have been convicted of crimes that run the gamut. Do whatever they tell you to, write your explanation, and don't sweat it. The important things are your GPA, LSAT, and personal statement. You might even be able to write off the arrest as a positive in your personal statement somewhere.

Schweitziro · 6 months

I can assure you it has no effect on your admission chances. I have a DUI, PI, minor in possession, and a litany of traffic offenses; and I was accepted to numerous schools. I was even on supervised probation for my DUI when I submitted my applications. Law schools really don't care about your past as long as you are forthright and honest, and you don't have anything that is a real ding on your C&F (embezzlement, forgery, etc...).

BrawndoTTM · 6 months

at first I was all: How the fuck do you get arrested for underage alcohol possession during your undergrad?

Then I was all: Oh right, legal drinking age in the U.S. is 21!

StinsonBeach · 6 months

Dude, it's not a big deal, no need to interview one, just disclose it.

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