This was eleven years ago. I am now in the law school application process, and need and addendum to explain. I would really appreciate any critique or advice any of you can give. Here's what I have:ADDENDUM - Explanation of Disciplinary Action
In the Spring of 1999, when I was a first-time freshman at UTSA, a disciplinary action was taken against me for possession of a marijuana pipe in my on-campus apartment. The object was reported by maintenance personnel during a routine inspection of the apartment. I was asked to meet with a Dean of Judicial Affairs regarding the incident. At the meeting I was told that regardless of whether or not the object was mine, the apartment lease was in my name, and therefore I was responsible. I was further told that I could either request a hearing, or accept responsibility and take the punishment of a one-year suspension from the University. I chose to take responsibility, withdrew from my classes, and left the school. I knew then, that I had made a terrible error in judgment. I was at that time, and still am, very remorseful of my actions.
However, nearly ten years later, in the Fall of 2008 I was re-admitted to UTSA without a problem. Further, I subsequently contacted the Office of Student Judicial Affairs with regard to my disciplinary file in anticipation of my applying to law school. I had some concerns as to whether such an incident would keep me from being accepted by a reputable school. Coincidentally, I spoke with the same advisor that I had met with 9 and a half years earlier. She advised me that had the same incident occurred today, such strict action would not have been taken against me for a first offense. I was also told that I could request an expunction of the record. I took her advice, requested the expunction in writing, and it was granted in Fall 2010.
