Hidentity:


For your career, it would most likely not affect you, except your school decides to lodge a proper criminal complaint and it leads to you being prosecuted and convicted. This scenario is unlikely because I do not know anybody or heard of anybody who was rusticated and then charged to court. Turning a new leaf and obtaining great grades might help you in your career as employers would be more interested in what you possess and what you have to offer, than your history in school. If you were in UK or USA, it might be different. However, there is a major bridge between you and a great career in law- THE LAW SCHOOL.

Except the practice has changed, there is a place in the law school form where you would be asked if you've committed a criminal offence before and if you were convicted. In another place, they would ask if you were ever caught for examination malpractice in school. I do not know the decision they would take if a person answers either or both in the positive. However, I suspect that it might stand on your way. Maybe with more details and facts, I might be able to explain better.

All the best.

Thank you so much

Hello everyone. I'm currently a student of one of the Nigerian universities. I was recently rusticated for examination malpractice. I'm to resume soon and I'm curious as to the effects this would have on my career. Will prospective employers ask that I provide a reason for my long stay in school? Will it affect my chances of going to law school? I've been beating myself up over my actions and I realize that knowing what comes next will be a helping factor in moving along. I'll be most appreciative of whatever answers I can get. @hidentity