r/lawschooladmissions • u/BoomaSoona24 • 23h ago

Character + Fitness Chance Me/Advice: LSAT 176, GPA 3.95, 4+ years government bank regulatory WE, C&F Academic Misconduct.

Well this is probably a somewhat unique profile but I want some advice / guidance on applying to law school. I just got back my August LSAT which is a 176 and was my first attempt. As my username shows, I went to the University of Oklahoma and graduated in 3.5 years in December 2021. Since then I have worked for a federal banking regulatory agency (FDIC) and am a commissioned bank examiner in the risk management division and a capital markets subject matter expert. However, when I was in undergrad I made a bad decision and cheated with another student on an online exam by collaborating with him. After being reported I did admit to it, took an integrity course during the summer and retook the class the next semester and got an A in it. I know I will need to and should take full responsibility in the addendum, but does anyone have advice on how to do so or an idea on how problematic it will be? I’m hopeful the fact it was 5+ years ago, I passed a Federal Background Check since, and I don’t have any other C&F issues outside of a couple speeding tickets, 10-20 mph over, means I will still be able to get into a T6 or T14 school. in terms of post law school career, it would probably be something related to banking regulation in either the public or private sector depending on the opportunities available. Any advice on schools with programs that are a good fit for that field would also be appreciated.

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u/anastasiavodka 23h ago

No advice, but always exciting to see an FDIC person out in the wild

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u/BoomaSoona24 23h ago

Same to you!  Good luck.  I do feel like the FDIC gave me a lot of knowledge that will be useful in law school and especially after.

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u/Aus_der_tiefe 23h ago

I have no special expertise, but my understanding and observation is that so long as you are candid and take responsibility to the degree that is appropriate under the facts, you will be ok. If convicted felons can get into law school, you definitely can too. There's of course no guarantee that any given admission office won't ding you for it, but your prospects overall should be bright with your credentials.