Can a person with a criminal record study law and become a lawyer? How long does your record stay? -

If someone had done some prison time and had a record but had moved on and wanted to study to become a lawyer is this possible and how long do you have a record for after your conviction and after the sentence is served?

Anyone can study law. Being admitted to the bar is another thing altogether. High morals are generally required. The admissions requirements and possible variances are different from state to state, so if you are serious check with your local bar association before you invest time and money in a futile effort.

Generally, the bar requirements say that in order to be admitted, you need to show the rehabilitation. I would say, everything is possible if you really want something. Try to be very persistent and don t give up. Go to State Bar website of your state, and then find there the license requirements. I do not know how long does the record stay, but I think it stays very long.

Usually you cannot, they wouldn t let you. But, have you ever watched Judge Mathis? In the intro he suggests he had a checkered past and he has said it took him a significant amount of time after getting his law degree before they would let him practice law.

You would have to be pardoned for your crimes. A lawyer is an officer of the court, so he CANNOT be an ex-convict.

Sorry - but you cant become a lawyer.