Legal Opinion · Dissent

In re Corrigan

Ohio Supreme Court

Decided November 29, 1989No. 89-673Published

1DissentSweeney, J.

The applicant’s conduct during the “multistate” portion of the July 1988 bar exam is totally inexcusable as well as reprehensible. While the applicant’s actions deserve harsh punishment, I cannot agree with the majority that they deserve what is essentially a death sentence to her legal career. Since the majority has precluded any possibility for applicant’s rehabilita*38tion, I must respectfully dissent from its decision.

As the majority readily observes, imposing sanctions for misconduct is not an exact science. Nevertheless, I am unpersuaded that the conduct underlying the punishment meted out…

2Cases cited18 opinions

  1. In re DavisOhio Supreme Court · 1974
  2. Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. ClarkOhio Supreme Court · 1988
  3. Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. WannerOhio Supreme Court · 1984
  4. Columbus Bar Ass'n v. GillOhio Supreme Court · 1988
  5. Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. SoucekOhio Supreme Court · 1988

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