Thoughts on smoking in law school? Forum
- taxman14
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Thoughts on smoking in law school?
Just curious - are lots of law students stoners or, if not, do many smoke from time to time (I'm sure this varies depending on the school). Share your thoughts!
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Re: Thoughts on smoking in law school?
I might suggest asking this question on a different account.
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Re: Thoughts on smoking in law school?
Why? What's going to happen? This is bizarre.Alive97 wrote:I might suggest asking this question on a different account.
You think OP's law school will notice this post, scour OP's message history, compare the results to their admissions data to discern OP's identity, and revoke his acceptance because OP asked a simple question about whether people smoke in law school?
Stop being a neurotic law student.
- taxman14
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Re: Thoughts on smoking in law school?
Also... you know that it is legal in some statesacr wrote:Why? What's going to happen? This is bizarre.Alive97 wrote:I might suggest asking this question on a different account.
You think OP's law school will notice this post, scour OP's message history, compare the results to their admissions data to discern OP's identity, and revoke his acceptance because OP asked a simple question about whether people smoke in law school?
Stop being a neurotic law student.
- DorkothyParker
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Re: Thoughts on smoking in law school?
You should follow the laws of whatever state you are located in.
It's clear many students and professionals on this sub drink and drink well into inebriation. You would know your own ability to achieve your goals while still engaging in whatever hobbies you may have.
Ps. Love your IRS records pic. I'm trying to find their early 80's compilations on vinyl, but they seem pretty rare if existing anywhere.
It's clear many students and professionals on this sub drink and drink well into inebriation. You would know your own ability to achieve your goals while still engaging in whatever hobbies you may have.
Ps. Love your IRS records pic. I'm trying to find their early 80's compilations on vinyl, but they seem pretty rare if existing anywhere.
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- rpupkin
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Re: Thoughts on smoking in law school?
Yeah, I'm sure it varies depending on school. A significant percentage of students at my law school smoked pot at least occasionally. Also, I know quite a few lawyers who smoke.taxman14 wrote:Just curious - are lots of law students stoners or, if not, do many smoke from time to time (I'm sure this varies depending on the school). Share your thoughts!
One more thing: although smoking pot is legal in some states, it is still illegal under federal law. This matters because there are certain federal jobs (including coveted AUSA positions) where past illegal drug use may prevent you from getting hired.
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Re: Thoughts on smoking in law school?
Nice try, the police.
- MKC
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Re: Thoughts on smoking in law school?
flashdril wrote:Nice try, the police.
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Re: Thoughts on smoking in law school?
Isn't this only an issue if you have a medical card or a criminal record? I know AUSA's who used to get lit (although not any that continue to use in their current position)rpupkin wrote:Yeah, I'm sure it varies depending on school. A significant percentage of students at my law school smoked pot at least occasionally. Also, I know quite a few lawyers who smoke.taxman14 wrote:Just curious - are lots of law students stoners or, if not, do many smoke from time to time (I'm sure this varies depending on the school). Share your thoughts!
One more thing: although smoking pot is legal in some states, it is still illegal under federal law. This matters because there are certain federal jobs (including coveted AUSA positions) where past illegal drug use may prevent you from getting hired.
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Re: Thoughts on smoking in law school?
No. You're asked to self report the nature and frequency of your past illegal drug use. (You could lie, I suppose, but that's risky given that the consequences of being caught could include disbarment.)jbagelboy wrote:Isn't this only an issue if you have a medical card or a criminal record?rpupkin wrote:Yeah, I'm sure it varies depending on school. A significant percentage of students at my law school smoked pot at least occasionally. Also, I know quite a few lawyers who smoke.taxman14 wrote:Just curious - are lots of law students stoners or, if not, do many smoke from time to time (I'm sure this varies depending on the school). Share your thoughts!
One more thing: although smoking pot is legal in some states, it is still illegal under federal law. This matters because there are certain federal jobs (including coveted AUSA positions) where past illegal drug use may prevent you from getting hired.
- kellyfrost
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Re: Thoughts on smoking in law school?
When I first saw the thread title I thought this was going to be a thread about smoking tobacco. Not that I have an opinion on smoking tobacco or not, but I was going to point you in the direction of the chewing tobacco thread and the chewing tobacco in the office thread. Both are SOLID threads. Feel free to join the discussion.
As far as smoking weed I don't have any thoughts one way or the other.
As far as smoking weed I don't have any thoughts one way or the other.
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- A. Nony Mouse
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Re: Thoughts on smoking in law school?
Depends how much and how recent.jbagelboy wrote:Isn't this only an issue if you have a medical card or a criminal record? I know AUSA's who used to get lit (although not any that continue to use in their current position)rpupkin wrote:Yeah, I'm sure it varies depending on school. A significant percentage of students at my law school smoked pot at least occasionally. Also, I know quite a few lawyers who smoke.taxman14 wrote:Just curious - are lots of law students stoners or, if not, do many smoke from time to time (I'm sure this varies depending on the school). Share your thoughts!
One more thing: although smoking pot is legal in some states, it is still illegal under federal law. This matters because there are certain federal jobs (including coveted AUSA positions) where past illegal drug use may prevent you from getting hired.
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Re: Thoughts on smoking in law school?
I've heard that any use during the previous year is trouble, and that frequent use in law school (and especially frequent use after being admitted to practice) is a problem.A. Nony Mouse wrote: Depends how much and how recent.
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Re: Thoughts on smoking in law school?
In what way? If you want to be in the DOJ or FBI? Otherwise, this is ridiculousrpupkin wrote:I've heard that any use during the previous year is trouble, and that frequent use in law school (and especially frequent use after being admitted to practice) is a problem.A. Nony Mouse wrote: Depends how much and how recent.
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Yes. And even within the DOJ, past illegal drug use is more or less of a problem depending on the position.$$$$$$ wrote:In what way? If you want to be in the DOJ or FBI?rpupkin wrote:I've heard that any use during the previous year is trouble, and that frequent use in law school (and especially frequent use after being admitted to practice) is a problem.A. Nony Mouse wrote: Depends how much and how recent.
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I guess this would be the first time anyone lied about doing drugsrpupkin wrote:Yes. And even within the DOJ, past illegal drug use is more or less of a problem depending on the position.$$$$$$ wrote:In what way? If you want to be in the DOJ or FBI?rpupkin wrote:I've heard that any use during the previous year is trouble, and that frequent use in law school (and especially frequent use after being admitted to practice) is a problem.A. Nony Mouse wrote: Depends how much and how recent.
But seriously, I understand the declarations that may be required for law enforcement. That doesn't mean no AUSA's smoked weed in college
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Re: Thoughts on smoking in law school?
Right. I personally know more than one. As Nony said, it depends on how much and how recent. If you last smoked eight years ago in undergrad, you're probably fine. But if you smoked in the past year or so, you might have issues. And as far as the "lying" part goes, be aware that—at least for certain DOJ positions—the feds will send FBI agents out to interview people from your past, including ex-bfs and ex-gfs. They'll ask about your drug use.jbagelboy wrote: But seriously, I understand the declarations that may be required for law enforcement. That doesn't mean no AUSA's smoked weed in college
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Re: Thoughts on smoking in law school?
Of course it doesn't. But the thread isn't about smoking weed in college.jbagelboy wrote:I guess this would be the first time anyone lied about doing drugsrpupkin wrote:Yes. And even within the DOJ, past illegal drug use is more or less of a problem depending on the position.$$$$$$ wrote:In what way? If you want to be in the DOJ or FBI?rpupkin wrote:I've heard that any use during the previous year is trouble, and that frequent use in law school (and especially frequent use after being admitted to practice) is a problem.A. Nony Mouse wrote: Depends how much and how recent.
But seriously, I understand the declarations that may be required for law enforcement. That doesn't mean no AUSA's smoked weed in college
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