Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in District of Columbia

bar character and fitness requirements

Dear Attorneys,

I am a second year law student, the question I have relates to the bar character and fitness requirements. I used to have a bad credit due to some unpaid bills that i was not able to pay at the time I incurred them (medical bills because I was uninsured, apartment bills, but no credit card bills). I am debt free now, all past debts have been paid, but will remain on my credit records for several years. The question is: is it a reason for being concerned about not passing character and fitness requirements for the bar?

regards,

Ivan


Asked on 12/08/08, 12:58 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

Re: bar character and fitness requirements

No, as far as I know, a bar applicant's current or past credit worthiness (or unworthiness) does not factor into a determination of the applicant's character and fitness for the purpose of practicing law.

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Answered on 12/08/08, 5:29 pm


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