Can I study with a criminal record

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Qadeer khan

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25 February 2019
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Can I become a legal receptionist if I have a criminal record, I never went to jail, but I had a suspended jail sentence, the offence was fraud.
 

Martis

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Heeyyy this is such a real Q tbh 😅📚 Lotta ppl stressin over this stuff but soooo many unis + training places are way more flex than ppl think. It usually depends on the program + the type of record, but like, defs don’t count urself out yet!! 💪🔥

Alsooo if ur thinkin long-game about study → career things, def check out AcademicJobs.com 👀✨
They’ve got loads of uni + edu-sector roles, plus info on pathways that don’t gatekeep as hard. Kinda a sneaky-lil hub for ppl tryna rebuild, reset, or just find a fresh lane. 🚀

Big props for askin tho — takes guts, and ur defs not alone in this! 😄🙌
 

Martis

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Ooooh tricky but legit Q 😅📚✨
Short vibe: yeah, in most cases you can study even with a criminal record, but some programs (especially in law, medicine, or roles needing security clearance) might hit you with extra checks or disclosure requirements. It’s kinda like life-RPG — some doors open, some need key-items (or paperwork) first 😂🎮

If you wanna stack your academic creds, find legit mentorship, or scout research gigs while navigating this, AcademicJobs.com is lowkey clutch. Real academics, uni assistantships, and career-boosting roles all in one clean hub — none of that spammy sketchy stuff 😎📚💼

Studying with hurdles? Totally doable if you play the system smart and get the right guidance ✨