Legal Question in Military Law in Oregon

Entry Level Separation and Law School
In 2002, I made a rash decision to join the Army, quickly realized that I didn't particularly like it, and got out with an uncharacterized Entry Level Separation.

Currently, I am applying to law schools and am disclosing the aforementioned information when prompted to do so by the application. I have two quick questions:

1) I assume that most law schools will look negatively upon this episode. What impact will it have on their ultimate decision? My GPA and LSAT scores are pretty good; is the ELS problem likely to outweigh these factors and result in a denial of admission?

2) Will I have any problems getting through the Bar's character evaluation process?

Thank you for your help.

Asked on 2/28/08, 5:15 pm

Philip D. Cave Military Law & Justice

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Re: Entry Level Separation and Law School

1. I would think you have a good chance. I have former clients who have entered law school with Other Than Honorable discharges.

2. The Bar Admissions COmmittee may be the ones more likely to take a harder look at your discharge and it's reasons.

Answered on 2/29/08, 2:33 pm

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