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I received a drinking ticket my sophomore year in college, and while there is nothing on my record of it the county clerk has a report of it - my question is do I mention it in my personal statement or on the law school application or an addendum? Also, the statement from the police says, which is true (I was stupid) that i tried to give them a false address and denied drinking and then later admitted it and provided my correct address, should I explain this or simply say I received the ticket? Thanks.

Update:

BTW, I wasn't actually arrested - just issued a ticket and plead guilty on the ticket.

Kat24 · Accepted Answer

Address the issue only if it asks in your application. Otherwise, definitely don't mention it.

You will have to mention it on your bar application once you go to law school. You will not be admitted to the bar if the bar association finds out that you lied on the bar application. You can also be denied from the bar if you lie on your law school application or to any government agency, so be very careful about how you respond the questions they ask you.

JC · Answer

I think it's best to leave your minor indiscretion unmentioned.  (The fact that you were given a ticket is entirely different than if you were arrested and charged with a crime.  If there isn't a record in the county clerk's office, you're very safe.)

Note, however, that in some States, the Bar Association does, in fact, ask for references and character of its applicants so I'd advise that you keep yourself clean and out of trouble.

Bucky · Answer

Don't volunteer the information.  But if you are asked and deny it, you could be expelled or dis-barred down the road.

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