The character and fitness section on the Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School J.D. application includes a question specific to applicants with military service.
The Question
Have you ever been dishonorably discharged from military service?
What This Covers
This question applies specifically to a dishonorable discharge. If this applies to you, the application will require disclosure and documentation of the circumstances and the discharge itself.
Documentation You’ll Need
Gather your discharge paperwork, including your DD-214 or equivalent service record, along with any documentation related to the proceedings that led to the discharge. Military records can sometimes take time to request through the appropriate service branch or the National Archives, so start early if you need to track down copies.
This Isn’t the Last Time You’ll Answer This Question
The bar fitness application asks this same question when you apply to sit for the bar exam. Keep your documentation on file. You will need to provide it again, and having it ready will make that part of the bar application far more straightforward.