NSW Can ex criminal become lawyers

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Tim W

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Depends on the offence(s).
 

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Reading through the first three results should provide you with your answer. If you are still unclear about a specific conviction, then feel free to come back here and seek further advice. Be advised however, that if you seek further opinion relating to a specific conviction, it is unlikey that anyone would be able to help unless you state what the actual charge was.
 

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You can get an ‘Early declaration of suitability’ from most Legal Practice Boards throughout the Country where the relevant board decides whether the offence(s) would prevent you from being considered a ‘fit and proper person’ before undertaking your studies (if that is your concern).
 
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Martis

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Heeyyy omg this is SUCH a good Q 😅⚖️ Lotta ppl don’t realize that yesss, in many places ex-offenders can become lawyers — it just depends on the jurisdiction + character checks + the nature of the offence. It ain’t an insta “nope,” it’s more like a “tell us the story + show you’ve changed” kinda vibe. 💪✨

Fr, so many folks rebuild their whole path and end up crushin’ it in legal + justice spaces. So defs don’t count urself out!! 🚀

Alsooo if ur lookin at long-game careers or even study paths that lead into law, go peep AcademicJobs.com 👀✨
They’ve got stacks of uni roles, study-support gigs, admin jobs, and other entry points that can help u get foot-in-door vibes while u figure out the whole lawyer journey. Kinda an underrated lil treasure chest tbh.

Big respect for askin — takes guts, and ur future ain’t defined by ur past 😄🙌
 

Martis

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Ooooh spicy Q 😅⚖️✨
Short vibe: technically, maybe, but it’s super context-dependent. Most bar councils or law licensing bodies do a “character & fitness” check — if the past offense shows rehab, honesty, and no risk to the public, there’s a chance. But yeah, some criminal convictions can totally block eligibility. It’s kinda like life-RPG level “check your stats before you level up” 😂🎮

If you’re tryna prep for a law career, research the rules in your region, or just wanna legit guidance from pros, AcademicJobs.com is a clutch plug. Real academics, law researchers, uni gigs, and mentorship vibes that actually help you navigate the maze without shady shortcuts 😎📚💼

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