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Disciplinary Action in Law School--C&F?
I had serious disciplinary issues in law school. I am wondering whether they will impact my C&F determination.
In fall 2013, I was placed on University Probation, which lasted for the academic year. In addition, the aggrieved individuals lodged a stay away order against me. Conduct in question was harassing, aggressive, belligerent behavior over the phone, email, and in person.
In May 2014, the probation was lifted. In addition, as of now, the stay away order has been lifted for all but 2 individuals.
In fall 2014, I was charged by my student conduct office with disorderly conduct, creating a community disturbance, failure to comply, and property damage. In addition, while the investigation was ongoing, I was given an interim suspension (not a sanction) and I was banned from campus. Later, my school gave me the option of doing a medical withdrawal in lieu of going thru the student conduct process and receiving a formal sanction. I am still not allowed on campus without the permission of the Dean.
During the medical withdrawal, I have been treated for bipolar disorder. I am under the care of a psychiatrist (monthly), a psychotherapist (weekly), and a bipolar support group (weekly). In addition, I am volunteering with legal aid in the interim to help show my rehabilitation. I will attempt to reenroll in law school in fall 2015, with the recommendation of my psychiatrist, psychotherapist, psychologist, and support group leader that I am not a danger to myself or others.
In fall 2013, I was placed on University Probation, which lasted for the academic year. In addition, the aggrieved individuals lodged a stay away order against me. Conduct in question was harassing, aggressive, belligerent behavior over the phone, email, and in person.
In May 2014, the probation was lifted. In addition, as of now, the stay away order has been lifted for all but 2 individuals.
In fall 2014, I was charged by my student conduct office with disorderly conduct, creating a community disturbance, failure to comply, and property damage. In addition, while the investigation was ongoing, I was given an interim suspension (not a sanction) and I was banned from campus. Later, my school gave me the option of doing a medical withdrawal in lieu of going thru the student conduct process and receiving a formal sanction. I am still not allowed on campus without the permission of the Dean.
During the medical withdrawal, I have been treated for bipolar disorder. I am under the care of a psychiatrist (monthly), a psychotherapist (weekly), and a bipolar support group (weekly). In addition, I am volunteering with legal aid in the interim to help show my rehabilitation. I will attempt to reenroll in law school in fall 2015, with the recommendation of my psychiatrist, psychotherapist, psychologist, and support group leader that I am not a danger to myself or others.
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Northwetestn?
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Is $3,500 a reasonable fee for an attorney to rep me in C&F? That's what one firm offered.sublime wrote:Sounds serious enough that I would consult with a C&F lawyer.
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Not confirming nor denying.Desert Fox wrote:Northwetestn?
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Guess that's a "confirm."Honeysuckle wrote:Not confirming nor denying.Desert Fox wrote:Northwetestn?
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Based on the facts shared in your original post in this thread, $3,500 seems very reasonable.
When was your bipolar disorder diagnosed ? Were your mood variations caused by failure to take your medication, experimenting with different medications or due to an undiagnosed condition ?
When was your bipolar disorder diagnosed ? Were your mood variations caused by failure to take your medication, experimenting with different medications or due to an undiagnosed condition ?
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I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder (II) in 2014. Psychotherapist linked the prior disruptive behaviors to undiagnosed bipolar.CanadianWolf wrote:Based on the facts shared in your original post in this thread, $3,500 seems very reasonable.
When was your bipolar disorder diagnosed ? Were your mood variations caused by failure to take your medication, experimenting with different medications or due to an undiagnosed condition ?
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I think you will be fine. Just quote a few law firms or lawyers to see what is the current rate.Honeysuckle wrote:I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder (II) in 2014. Psychotherapist linked the prior disruptive behaviors to undiagnosed bipolar.CanadianWolf wrote:Based on the facts shared in your original post in this thread, $3,500 seems very reasonable.
When was your bipolar disorder diagnosed ? Were your mood variations caused by failure to take your medication, experimenting with different medications or due to an undiagnosed condition ?
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$3,500 was the cheapest I came across. Other firms were offering $1,000 retainer plus steep hourly rates ($400/hour). I'm sure my case, given how messy it is, will take more than 10 hours to prepare.Anonymous User wrote:I think you will be fine. Just quote a few law firms or lawyers to see what is the current rate.Honeysuckle wrote:I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder (II) in 2014. Psychotherapist linked the prior disruptive behaviors to undiagnosed bipolar.CanadianWolf wrote:Based on the facts shared in your original post in this thread, $3,500 seems very reasonable.
When was your bipolar disorder diagnosed ? Were your mood variations caused by failure to take your medication, experimenting with different medications or due to an undiagnosed condition ?
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In my layman's opinion, an undiagnosed medical condition is easier to overcome than when one refuses to take prescribed medication. Hope everything works out for you.
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Look: State Bars are gonna look closely at you no matter what. And the burden is on you to show that you will be fit to practice law.
I worry that they will say that mental health issues are no excuse for prior actions. They care about your ability to help clients and function as a lawyer, not merely the degree of culpability for prior events. The spacing of events also doesn't make it seem like a one-off, but a pattern of events that went on until you eventually got the diagnosis (and presumably help) that you need. It doesn't look good.
I'm not an expert, but an initial consult should not cost $3,500. But if that's what the cost is, I'd recommend doing that over not getting the advice. Also: just be sure to disclose EVERYTHING when you go for the bar and don't get into any more trouble.
I worry that they will say that mental health issues are no excuse for prior actions. They care about your ability to help clients and function as a lawyer, not merely the degree of culpability for prior events. The spacing of events also doesn't make it seem like a one-off, but a pattern of events that went on until you eventually got the diagnosis (and presumably help) that you need. It doesn't look good.
I'm not an expert, but an initial consult should not cost $3,500. But if that's what the cost is, I'd recommend doing that over not getting the advice. Also: just be sure to disclose EVERYTHING when you go for the bar and don't get into any more trouble.
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The initial consult is not $3,500; that's what the firm wants me to pay them for representing me in C&F.zacharus85 wrote:Look: State Bars are gonna look closely at you no matter what. And the burden is on you to show that you will be fit to practice law.
I worry that they will say that mental health issues are no excuse for prior actions. They care about your ability to help clients and function as a lawyer, not merely the degree of culpability for prior events. The spacing of events also doesn't make it seem like a one-off, but a pattern of events that went on until you eventually got the diagnosis (and presumably help) that you need. It doesn't look good.
I'm not an expert, but an initial consult should not cost $3,500. But if that's what the cost is, I'd recommend doing that over not getting the advice. Also: just be sure to disclose EVERYTHING when you go for the bar and don't get into any more trouble.
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I'm not so sure the hourly rate is a bad deal. The C&F issues will come up when it's time to be sworn to the bar. In my state, questionable cases might have a hearing before the highest appellate court. The ones this past year that got in front of court all involved fraud. That said, you will probably need to demonstrate to someone at some point that your disorder will not interfere with your ability to practice law. A C&F lawyer might help and it could take more than 10 hours. A consult, which is all you need now, shouldn't take that long.
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I've consulted with numerous attorneys for free consultations and they've given the same generic advice--disclose everything, volunteer with legal aid, continue treatment, etc.AreJay711 wrote:I'm not so sure the hourly rate is a bad deal. The C&F issues will come up when it's time to be sworn to the bar. In my state, questionable cases might have a hearing before the highest appellate court. The ones this past year that got in front of court all involved fraud. That said, you will probably need to demonstrate to someone at some point that your disorder will not interfere with your ability to practice law. A C&F lawyer might help and it could take more than 10 hours. A consult, which is all you need now, shouldn't take that long.
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Not meaning to out anyone, just noting that I've seen you ask this question several times and in several places. And I don't even read this board all that often/have read JD Underground once. Not sure what new light can be shed on it this time as the circumstances don't seem to have changed. My completely uninformed advice would be to stop soliciting opinions online, speak to someone who has actual knowledge of your situation (as opposed to vague stories), and move forward.Desert Fox wrote:Northwetestn?
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If you know me IRL please do not out me.bretby wrote:This person has posted extensively on JD Underground - and elsewhere on here I believe. I'm just too lazy to look it up right now. And I think she's at Temple.....somewhere in Philly, at least.Desert Fox wrote:Northwetestn?
I might attend Temple, I might not. That's not relevant or helpful.
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Agreed. Don't be a dick.sublime wrote:Stop trying to figure out where OP went/goes to school. It is irrelevant.
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I have spoken to people in real life about the situation, including family members, psychiatrists, psychotherapists, my bipolar support group, etc. I was just posing here because I was wondering if any other students have faced discipline in law school and how they have handled it. I want fresh perspective that I might not be able to obtain from people who have a vested interest in me (esp. family members).bretby wrote:Not meaning to out anyone, just noting that I've seen you ask this question several times and in several places. And I don't even read this board all that often/have read JD Underground once. Not sure what new light can be shed on it this time as the circumstances don't seem to have changed. My completely uninformed advice would be to stop soliciting opinions online, speak to someone who has actual knowledge of your situation (as opposed to vague stories), and move forward.Desert Fox wrote:Northwetestn?
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What are my chances of transferring so I could complete my third year at a local school? I want to complete my JD at a local school so I could continue my treatment for bipolar disorder.
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You must do 2 years at the school you transfer to. ABA rules.Honeysuckle wrote:What are my chances of transferring so I could complete my third year at a local school? I want to complete my JD at a local school so I could continue my treatment for bipolar disorder.
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Can't I just visit away at a local school and have their credits transfer back to my original school? Same thing.DELG wrote:You must do 2 years at the school you transfer to. ABA rules.Honeysuckle wrote:What are my chances of transferring so I could complete my third year at a local school? I want to complete my JD at a local school so I could continue my treatment for bipolar disorder.
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Someone at my law school did that for different reasons, but it seemed to work out just fine.Honeysuckle wrote:Can't I just visit away at a local school and have their credits transfer back to my original school? Same thing.DELG wrote:You must do 2 years at the school you transfer to. ABA rules.Honeysuckle wrote:What are my chances of transferring so I could complete my third year at a local school? I want to complete my JD at a local school so I could continue my treatment for bipolar disorder.
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