Academic Suspension Record for law school?

Graduate School Law School
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<p>I graduated from a Mid-western school with quarter system. USNEWS top 20
Now I go to a graduate school doing engineering Master's for one year and I plan to apply for a business school or a law school. Some fact that comes down to my consideration is my academic suspension record.
During my freshman year, my family was going through some serious financial chaos and I had to get this scholarship to continue schooling. Otherwise I would have got dropped out for a while. My GPA was not up to that requirement at the moment and I modified a grade from midterm to pass the cut. Later I was found guilty after judical proceedings, and I served one quarter of academic suspension. </p>

<p>My understanding is when I apply for law schools schools do need to provide for the Dean's certificate. According to school's privacy policies, they dont detail the specifics of the case but nevertheless I intend to elaborate on that issue on my application. </p>

<p>How adversely would that record affect my law school admission? </p>

<p>I know that is not too much of a big deal for business schools. So should I just focus on business school admissions? or do I still have a chance for law school? </p>

<p>Any people with honor code or fundamental code violation at law schools? I would welcome input from anyone.</p>

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<p>If you want to go to law school, then apply to law school. Don't guess at what an admissions dean will do - figure it out by applying. You have a zero % chance of going to law school if you assume that you won't get in.</p>

<p>You'll need to write an addendum. You'll need to take a LOT of responsibility for what you did. If you apply to a school with an honour code, you'll have to write why you are able to function honourably and without oversight. </p>

<p>Some two dozen law schools require a dean's certification. Some do, some don't - depends on the school.</p>

<p>Almost every school will ask if you've had any disciplinary issues. Some schools even ask about speeding tickets (completely serious). </p>

<p>Whatever you do, check with the state Bar of the states you are considering living in. No point in going to law school if you can't sit for the bar.</p>