I just finished applying to law school. On the first round of applications I checked "no" under the "any prior convictions" question. I actually have two misdemeanors. I was accepted to a couple schools. I realized how stupid this was when I went to apply to a few schools and read that when testifying before the Bar you have to answer this same type of question and if there is a discrepancy it is reason for rejection/failure. I wrote a letter to the Universities I was accepted to and told them I wasn't as honest and forthright as I could have been, told them about the misdemeanors and apologized. Here's the letter I sent:
To Whom It May Concern,
As I have already been admitted to *************2009-10 school year I realize this addendum to my application is unforgivably tardy. Unfortunately I was not as honest and forthright on my application as I should have been. I failed to note that I was convicted of two misdemeanors when I was 19. While living in Santa Barbara I was convicted of misdemeanor possession of marijuana and misdemeanor possession of alcohol.
I deeply regret these instances as well as my deceiving you in my application. I have no excuse and you have my sincerest apology. Although I hope it does not, I understand if this leads to a reversal of your decision.
I still greatly desire to attend ********* and hope that this confession will not result in an automatic retraction of your invitation.
Again,
I apologize.
Sincerely,
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Need I take further action? How can I make sure this doesn't bite me later down the road. I feel really stupid about this and just want to make things right.
I also applied to some schools and was completely honest.
Thanks
