Can i get into law school with a dwi conviction?

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im 20 years old and got a dwi when i was freshly 18, I have 3.5 GPA right now, and becoming a lawyer is my dream. Is this dream reachable for me still?--> this is in texas by the way
 
If lawyers can remain after getting one why shouldn't you be allowed to give it a try in school? You'll be fine.

Good luck.
 
It's not a total impossibility but it's going to take some work.

I suggest signing up for law school application assistance with Kaplan or something like that. I took the LSAT prep class with Kaplan and a guy in my class had a DWI and was using the application assistance they offered and it helped.

Good luck!!!
 
You should be able to get in, no problem.

The potential issue comes post-graduation when you go through the background check before being admitted to the Bar. Assuming you stay out of similar trouble for the next three years you should be fine, but if it becomes part of a pattern of bad behavior they may reject your application for admission.
 
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