Seriously, is this an automatic disqualification from most state bars, even if you are receiving treatment and medication? Does getting medication automatically disqualify you?
I have received a variety of conflicting answers from people who at the outset seem qualified and in positions to answer such inquiries.
If you have personal experience with this, what is your advice?
I am considering withdrawing all my applications right now.
Mental illness and C+F Forum
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phillywc
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Re: Mental illness and C+F
Contact a C+F lawyer.
No one here can give you legal advice.
I wouldn't withdraw all your apps without talking to someone about this though. I think it depends on the mental illness and the state.
No one here can give you legal advice.
I wouldn't withdraw all your apps without talking to someone about this though. I think it depends on the mental illness and the state.
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A. Nony Mouse
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Re: Mental illness and C+F
No, getting medication doesn't automatically disqualify you, at least in the states with which I'm familiar. It will depend on the state and on your personal diagnosis, but most states would rather have you medicated and sane than unmedicated and not. Call up the bar association(s) in the state(s) where you want to practice, and ask them what has to be disclosed and what might be disqualifying. That's one of the things the bar association people are there for, they won't mind answering (they probably won't even ask your name).
