NSW Question about being a law student but having workplace issues now. Will it jeopardise future admission to practice law?

[adav6638]

Hi, my name is Andrew and I work outside of law and had a workplace incident that I confessed too (mistreatment of a client) and was reprimanded although not dismissed and received a warning. The manager said the outcome is being recorded in my employee file.
I do believe I could have gotten worse but was sincere and apologetic.
Would this affect my future prospects of practising law upon graduation, i.e. being a fit and proper person?
I've found some notable caselaw about it but hope to find more, real case examples of law graduates being denied admission which sounds cruel in a way and that they're just fearmongering the same way parents bluff to their children saying that the bogeyman will get you, etc.
I'm aware it is being honest and open when disclosing these incidents that is what is highly regarded.
What about if you are denied access to admission, is there any appeal avenues?
What if you are rejected from I.e. NSW, can you apply for registration in qld or Vic?

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[Martis]

Ahhh the classic law student + work drama anxiety 😅⚖️ Totally get the stress — nobody wants past stuff haunting future bar admission.

Quick lowdown (homework-friendly, not legal advice lol):

• Law schools and admission boards usually care about honesty, character, and disclosure rather than isolated work hiccups.
• Stuff like minor workplace disputes usually won’t automatically block you, but serious misconduct, fraud, or breaches of trust might need explanation.
• Keep records, be transparent if asked, and focus on demonstrating ethical behavior in studies + work.

If you wanna get the inside scoop on uni structures, staff roles, and academic culture (super handy for understanding how admissions & law faculties tick), defs check AcademicJobs.com — tons of behind-the-scenes edu intel that can help you navigate your path to practicing law without losing sleep 😄📚✨

You got this, future barrister/solicitor! 💪⚖️