Shell Shocked

[balance]

My worst fears were confirmed to me on Monday when, after seeking advice from a confidant within the school‘s administration and teaching faculty, I realized that I should withdraw from law school. And so yesterday morning, I did.

I don’t want to get into specifics. Long story short, I misrepresented myself with respect to my criminal record on my application for admission to the school, and in doing so, sacrificed the integrity of the admissions process. I also sacrificed my own personal integrity. I was desperate to get accepted, and that desperation eventually contributed to me making a very foolish and regrettable decision.

My life, my future, has been turned upside down and there’s no one to blame but myself. I don’t know how I’m going to explain this to the people who love me. I don’t know where to begin. I spent 22 years trying to figure out what I’m supposed to do in this life, and I thought I’d finally found it; I excelled in law school. I thought I found it.

I don’t know why I’m posting this. I think I just need to tell someone, or anyone, about this epic fail of mine. Looking for some kind of catharsis that I won't find.

[Art Vandelay]

You found success in a difficult path, now you must make a new opportunity to apply your abilities.

[samurai4287]

You still have a lot of life to live, enjoy it, work hard, and do the best with what you can.....the best.

[M.o.A]

Sorry to hear that man, anything posted here wont take ur difficulties away, but when youre ready just understand, that sometimes things work out for the better.

[Oeshon]

you were not cut out to be a lawyer with those pesky annoying things called morals anyway.

[Kyle LeMaire]

live and learn, brudda. besides, im sure you will find another career path that will be just as appealing as law once was.

[Jay Pan ROKK]

I did not really understand the situation, could you explain a little more ?

[NeuroNerd]

all hope is not lost. while it might be a difficult road to get into another law school, you've shown some maturity and integrity that aren't always there. You can learn from this and you can stress that the next time.

Maybe take some classes, prove yourself that way and hope for the best. Is there a night time program you might get into? my niece just went thru a part time program.

I know dude, it's tough and more embarrassing than anything I'm betting. Maybe the friends and family don't need to know the real reason right now. Just take some time for yourself and get your head together.

We all make some dumb ass mistakes. The real test I think is if you learn from those mistakes!

[balance]

Originally Posted by Jay Pan ROKK

I did not really understand the situation, could you explain a little more ?

When applying to the school back in '05, I lied by omission in regards to a felony conviction from '00. Even though the final disposition was and is sealed, I was still obliged to disclose the facts of the case in my application for admission. My school never caught the omission, so I could theoretically just keep my mouth shut and hope the Florida Bar doesn't notice my deception. I could also continue living feeling like a liar and hurt a fledgling school that's tying to build a solid reputation for itself. I'm not going to do that.

Thank you to everyone for your words of encouragement. I really do appreciate it.

[MeBig]

You're 22? forget about it man, your life's over.