Shoplifting in New Jersey

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Quoting way_farer

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Did you ever apply for or go to law school?

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Nope. Never in my nearly 40 years on the planet shoplifted, either.

So what's that got to do with what you're asking? If you're questioning my ability to research, read, and offer information, you should perhaps just talk to your lawyer instead.

She was clerking at a law office.

I think the OP just realized she may have FUBAR'ed her career choice.

I will give you the same advice I gave someone else.

If you want to spend a career in the legal profession, I recommend highly you figure out why anyone would want as a lawyer a person that, herself, completely ignores the law.

In other words... there is a reason there is a moral component to the bar exam....

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Quoting LawResearcherMissy

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Nope. Never in my nearly 40 years on the planet shoplifted, either.

So what's that got to do with what you're asking? If you're questioning my ability to research, read, and offer information, you should perhaps just talk to your lawyer instead.

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I was just wondering if you ever applied to or went to law school because you seem to be very knowledgeable. I wasn't trying to offend you.

I made a huge mistake. I know that. I don't think anyone would want to hire me now (especially seeing as I have no law degree), but years down the road, if I fully disclose and admit my mistakes... maybe there'll be someone out there who thinks I deserve a seat in law school, or in the bar exam. I have to believe this, because I've been in such shock and deep depression since this happened and I don't want to injure my loved ones by ending my life. I have to go on. I don't know why I did what I did: I think I was just batty and sick and out of my mind, and it's no excuse, but I have to try and move on and do things that I can be proud of once again. I'm currently getting help for my problems.

I've been talking to law school admissions assistants and a lawyer that I hired, as well. It seems if I am honest and disclose everything that happened to me, and show that I am a different person than I used to be, that I might still have a chance. Change doesn't happen overnight, but my entire life has already changed. I hope I'll be a different person in the future... one who's a much better person.

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Quoting cyjeff

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She was clerking at a law office.

I think the OP just realized she may have FUBAR'ed her career choice.

I will give you the same advice I gave someone else.

If you want to spend a career in the legal profession, I recommend highly you figure out why anyone would want as a lawyer a person that, herself, completely ignores the law.

In other words... there is a reason there is a moral component to the bar exam....

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I really hope I didn't **** it up beyond all recognition. From the law schools admissions personnel and lawyers that I've spoken with, I... I definitely didn't help my situation, but I didn't ruin it altogether. I understand that it's easy to look at someone like me and say, "Why should I allow them to practice law, they broke the rules"... but after I've atoned for my mistakes, I hope I get the chance to move on with my life. I really hope so.

Based on that theory than a person who robs a liquor store does his time pays his fines should be allowed into Law School and practice law?

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Quoting panther10758

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Based on that theory than a person who robs a liquor store does his time pays his fines should be allowed into Law School and practice law?

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I don't think I am the same as a person who robs a liquor store. It was never about the money for me, I was just... too ashamed to buy them. I know that in the eyes of the law and others, though, that I am simply the same as every other petty thief. What I did was shameful and humiliating, and so, so, so incredibly wrong, but... I want to atone for this and move on, because I can't just let this destroy me. I can't give up, for the sake of those who love me. I hope I can, and I hope there are others out there who are willing to give me the benefit of the doubt... but I understand your point of view, too. What I did absolutely disgusts me.

My point was where should line be drawn. I think you got it. I cant say how this will or will not effect your pursuits but I suggest you look into this before you dive too far into it

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Quoting panther10758

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My point was where should line be drawn. I think you got it. I cant say how this will or will not effect your pursuits but I suggest you look inot this before you dive too far into it

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From what I've researched, the Bar officials are actually more forgiving than law schools... they just want honesty and full disclosure. Down the road, if I am able to get past the law school hurdle, than I think I would be able to practice law. I'm not really sure. But if not... then I know I really made a mistake that will stay with me for the rest of my life, and will have to just do something different. It'll stay with me regardless.

Thank you, everyone, for answering my questions.

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Quoting way_farer

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I don't think I am the same as a person who robs a liquor store.

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In the eyes of the law, theft is theft.

Reasons don't matter. Value of stolen goods matters.

I hope you didn't throw your career in a dive. I don't think you did... however, my thoughts and a buck will buy you, well, actually nothing... but you get the idea.

You would be surprised the number of future nurses come here to help them get their licenses after a drug conviction....the number of legal students that want to take the bar after a theft... and, in one notable case, a multiple felon that wanted to go into law enforcement but wasn't allowed to own a firearm.

Certain crimes have lifetime repurcussions on certain occupations. This one brought the heat close enough to feel, but probably won't burn you.

You won't get a second chance.

Heres an example. Back in 80's I worked for a company that had involvement in the development and making of the stealth aircrafts. I was on ground floor of that. I knew just about everything about opur copanies part in this. However it did get to a certain point that portion sof the work (I had spent months on) I could not take part in. Why? simple I had past DUI convictions from my drinking past (now 22 years sober). Where I remained involved in the project I was not privy to certain aspects. I accepted this did great thing for that company many well noted things that got this company much praise. You see I could not get a security clearence needed for certain aspects of project. Where I achieved great things in that job and am still well known there I was unable to take part as much as I would have liked do to past mistakes