My son is about to begin law school (McGeorge). My wife and I worry about him driving under the influence, which he doesn't do often but find me a 22 year old who never does. The question is, what would a DUI do to his law school and future career? Is it one strike and you're out?

There is no doubt about it, there should be zero tolerance for people who drive under the influence. If he is starting law school then he should really really want to keep his nose clean in order to succeed at his chosen field. I imagine a lawyer would want to be, well almost, squeaky clean.

Whether its 'one strike and your out' or not, probably depending on what type of DUI it is, vehicular manslaughter is one, that would probably put paid to his career, or hit and run, that would probably do it. Why don't you just give him some examples and tell him to keep his nose clean.

And just for the record, I don't think many 22 year olds drink and drive, my son won't get behind the wheel if he so much as has one beer and he is 25.

Is it one strike and you're out?Hello Taran:

In order to be admitted to the bar, an applicant must prove his morality. Drinkng and driving would prove the opposite.

excon

I agree with excon going to law school they will check for DUI's things such as criminal activity. Your son should know that they will explain that before he goes in. When I got accepted to Law school I had a criminal check done and let me tell there not nice about it. It also depends on the school he is attending. As for the 22 year old drink and drive I am sorry I do have disagreed with that. I have convicted a few drunk drives in the past few years and you want know what, they have all been over 35 years old. When the judge ask them why did you drink and drive the answers are the same. I just didn't want to take a cab, I am old enough to drink and drive, oh my favorite one oh my buddies where fine to drive and I didn't want to look like fool. Those answers you would think come from a 16-25 year old well no it's the older people. Tell your son getting into law school with a DUI may not be his biggest worry at that point in time, the law is cracking down.

excon, I take issue with your stance. Obviously, you believe that a person can't change over time. There are many examples of people overcoming mistakes (especailly ones made when they were young) going on to be successful. I'm sure you never made any mistakes during your life, so this won't apply to you. I hope not, because you are certainly willing to condemn those who have. You ,my friend, are the worst kind of person, someone who judges another based on select criteria. Congrats, you're ignorant.

Hi slick, this is an old thread from 2007. If you want to start another one along the same vane, then do so.

Excon is correct by the way. Anyone applying through law school, applying to the bar (finding a placement in a good law firm, etc.) has to have a good proven track record of being 'above the law', otherwise what is the point of becoming a lawyer.

Yes, people can change over time, but they can't change a criminal record which can always be dug up, even though buried by time.

Excon happens to be a respected member of our forum and I take exception to your comments.

Tick

excon, I take issue with your stance. Obviously, you believe that a person can't change over time. Hello S:

My post indicated no stance, nor were my beliefs displayed. What I stated was simple indisputable fact.

excon