What kinds of conduct might indicate an applicant does not possess the requisite character and fitness for admission?
Factors that the Board considers before making a recommendation to the Supreme Court of Missouri regarding an applicant’s character and fitness include, but are not limited to: • Unlawful conduct. • Failure to provide complete and accurate information or lack of candor in the application or investigation. Academic or other misconduct at an educational institution. • Misconduct in employment. • Acts involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit or misrepresentation. • Financial irresponsibility. • Lack of respect for the legal system, including abuse of legal process. • A condition or disorder (including, but not limited to alcohol abuse, substance abuse, or a mental, emotional, or nervous disorder or condition) that currently impairs behavior, judgment, understanding, capacity to recognize reality, ability to function in school, work, or other important life activities, or ability to practice law in a competent and professional manner. • Denial of an application in another jurisdiction on charac
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