- In addition to a bar examination, there are character, fitness, and other qualifications for admission to the bar in every U.S. jurisdiction. Applicants are encouraged to determine the requirements for any jurisdiction in which they intend to seek admission by contacting that jurisdiction. Addresses for all relevant agencies are available through the National Conference of Bar Examiners.
Appalachian School of Law is committed to providing an educational program that ultimately will qualify its graduates for admission to the bar and prepare them to participate effectively in the legal profession. While Appalachian School of Law is prohibited by Virginia statute from requiring disclosure of information concerning arrests or charges that have been officially expunged (see Virginia Code § 19.2-392.4), state bar examiners may require that bar applicants disclose such information and closely compare disclosures on law school applications with such disclosures on applications for bar admissions. A vital component of all applications for bar membership is full disclosure in the character and fitness evaluation. Applicants who intend to practice law should be aware that admission to the bar in all states involves character, fitness and other qualifications. Applicants are encouraged to determine what those requirements are in the state(s) in which they intend to practice by consulting the website of the National Conference of Bar Examiners at http://www.ncbex.org.
For each question with a "yes" response, you must provide an explanation in the text boxes provided. The explanation(s) should include date, location, a brief description of the violation(s), and the final outcome or resolution.
For example:
Date: July 4, 2009
Location: Your town, State, USA
Violation: Speeding. I received a ticket for going 45 mph in a 25 mph school zone.
Final Outcome: I was found guilty in traffic court and paid all required fines and court costs in full. I have no pending traffic citations or tickets.
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Regardless of the outcome, have you ever been arrested, cited, ticketed for or charged with any violation of the law, including juvenile offenses and traffic violations?
(Note: In other words, all violations of the law must be reported.)
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Are there any disciplinary charges pending or expected to be brought against you?
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Have you ever been subjected to a civil forfeiture, civil fine, or sanction for civil contempt?
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Have you ever been the subject of disciplinary proceedings at a college or university or with respect to a professional or occupational license?
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Have you ever been suspended, dismissed, or placed on probation for academic performance?
