ExpertLaw.com Forums

Student Loan Default, Bar Admission

Printable View

  • 05-10-2011, 11:56 PM
    jston
    Student Loan Default, Bar Admission
    I defaulted on my law student loans several years back. I have not been employed since graduating law school. It was mostly my choice, I have no good reason for not being employed other than wanting to to take a shot at a personal venture.

    I realize I made the wrong choice now, and I'm wondering if I can do anything to salvage what I've done. The biggest problem I see is getting bar certified. If I were to get my finances in order, i.e. get my student loans either in repayment or paid off, in what jurisdiction(s) would I have a significant chance of getting bar certified?

    I was hoping to practice in the NY market, but they may be the least forgiving of defaults. I also wouldn't mind practicing in CA, IL, or DC markets. If I can get certified anywhere though, I believe I can use that certification to practice in the DC market.

    Any advice as to my options is much appreciated. Despite the monumental screw up I described above, I have excellent grades from a top law school. What law related options might exist if I am unable to get bar certification?
  • 05-12-2011, 06:44 AM
    Mr. Knowitall
    Re: Student Loan Default, Bar Admission
    Contact the character and fitness committees of the various state bars where you're considering seeking admission and ask them about their policies on student loans.

    The ABA, and probably any number of other publishers, offers a "What Can You Do With a Law Degree" book; I have found such books to amount to lengthy versions of, "You can work for any employer who can hire you, or start pretty much any business," rather than offering helpful explanations of how you can tie your legal education into a well-paying job, but... check an area law school library and see if they have any books along that line and see what value you can draw from them.
All times are GMT -7. The time now is 12:17 AM.
Powered by vBulletin® Version 4.2.4
Copyright © 2023 vBulletin Solutions, Inc. All rights reserved.
Copyright © 2004 - 2018 ExpertLaw.com, All Rights Reserved