Page 1 of 1
Can a law school classmate write moral character application in NY?
Posted: Thu Jan 18, 2018 1:35 am
by L_William_W
After three attempts, I passed the July 2017 NY Bar exam. However, there's a whole bunch of tedious paperwork that has to be submitted before I can be admitted in NY. Among them is a moral character application. It's fucking pointless- can't they just do a fingerprint?
Anyway, one of my former law school classmates is willing to fill out the application on my behalf. Is this allowed?
Re: Can a law school classmate write moral character application in NY?
Posted: Thu Jan 18, 2018 1:44 am
by musername
If they're already admitted (aka not a fellow admission candidate)- then yes.
Re: Can a law school classmate write moral character application in NY?
Posted: Sat Jan 20, 2018 5:54 pm
by estefanchanning
I'm confused as to why you can't do it yourself? Isn't it online?
Re: Can a law school classmate write moral character application in NY?
Posted: Sat Jan 20, 2018 6:38 pm
by Slytherpuff
estefanchanning wrote:I'm confused as to why you can't do it yourself? Isn't it online?
The moral character affidavits have to be filled out by someone who's known you for at least a couple of years. They need to be notarized and mailed back for you to submit with your application package - you can't do them yourself.
Re: Can a law school classmate write moral character application in NY?
Posted: Sat Jan 20, 2018 11:46 pm
by bwh8813
L_William_W wrote:After three attempts, I passed the July 2017 NY Bar exam. However, there's a whole bunch of tedious paperwork that has to be submitted before I can be admitted in NY. Among them is a moral character application. It's fucking pointless- can't they just do a fingerprint?
Anyway, one of my former law school classmates is willing to fill out the application on my behalf. Is this allowed?
Make sure you bring the same attitude to your C&F interview.