Past misconduct can negatively impact your ability to receive a positive moral character determination. Acts of misconduct require you to show compelling rehabilitation and exemplary conduct if you want to practice law in California. Being transparent about prior acts...
Avoiding ethics violations when practicing law
Most people go into the legal profession to do the right thing and help others receive justice in a court of law. However, even people with the best intentions can get caught up in something that could put their professional license and career at risk. Here are some...
Is your love of gambling affecting your moral character?
To practice law in California, you must have good moral character. While there are many facets to having good moral character, your professional reputation may be easier to lose than you think. If you have a gambling problem, bar discipline may soon follow. Provided...
Does student loan debt impact your bar admission?
The California State Bar admission has standards it holds its members to. One factor they consider is your debt, especially those you may have paid late. If you have become delinquent in paying student loans, you may wonder if it will keep you from gaining your bar...
How to get into the MJP program
If you would like to practice law in California but your license is out of state, the Multijurisdictional Practice (MJP) Program might help you. After proving yourself to the State Bar, you can expand your practice and break new ground. Looking at the three primary...
What happens to attorneys with multiple DUIs in California?
Attornies who violate the law are often subject to discipline by the State Bar of California. While a single driving under the influence conviction may lead to just a warning, multiple DUI convictions may result in more serious penalties. What happens when a...
Factors that impact a positive moral character determination
To practice law in the state of California, in addition to graduating from law school and passing the bar examination, you must also prove that you have the moral character required to practice the law. Apply for a moral character determination as soon as possible...
Having a winning chance at the state bar exam
Law students preparing for the state bar examination in California can benefit from researching useful strategies. Their familiarity with the testing requirements can also help them feel more confident and prepared. For students that do not pass the test the first...
Will seeking treatment make me seem unfit to practice?
When you are looking for mental health support, seeking treatment can be difficult. Even during a time when more people are talking about getting support, you might be nervous about asking for help. Law school and the practice of law can be exceptionally stressful,...
How soon should I retake the bar exam?
Law school is difficult; even more overwhelming can be the bar exam. It is intimidating enough that the test will take two days, but it is also often regarded as one of the most difficult of the professional licensing tests. After years of study, it would seem like...