If someone has bad credit, or even a bankruptcy on their record?

but later wants go onto law school (I know, it sounds impossible). Anyway, is the legal field one of those fields that rejects a job candidate because of the bad credit / bankruptcy?

Just wondering because of the accounting that they may have to do for billing clients.

I suppose this could go under the careers & employment category, but has to do with credit as well.

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5 Responses to “If someone has bad credit, or even a bankruptcy on their record?”

1. T F Says:
   July 1st, 2009 at 10:38 am

   Many companies, both in and out of the accounting/finance industries, are now doing credit checks as part of their employment process. Bad credit scores are now a legitimate reason for employers to disqualify applicants. I know, I’m in that boat right now also.

2. City_Larkii Says:
   July 3rd, 2009 at 1:42 pm

   The answer is no… bad credit rating will disappear after some time after you have resolved the issue… if you have a history of bankrupcy it will depend on which field and why, but should not withhold you from law-school/carreer

3. yums Says:
   July 6th, 2009 at 2:43 pm

   read more on debt/credit on this site

4. John W Says:
   July 7th, 2009 at 7:06 am

   No..You can still go to law school.Most of your bad credit disappears over time.

5. charmed_one Says:
   July 8th, 2009 at 7:52 pm

   Any company can do a background check on you including your credit. It is an easy way for companies to cut down on the application process. Sad but true/