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Motoring conviction and certain jobs

  • 12-11-2018 07:22PM
    #1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2


    Hi,

    I have a conviction for driving without insurance. As it was my first and only offence, and because I had a 'special reason' (as outlined by the law), I received a fine with no disqualification or penalty points.

    Will this prevent me from studying medicine? Specifically, graduate entry medicine. I'm aware that institutions perform background checks, and some institutions such as the RCSI absolutely require zero convictions. Others that I have read do not provide information outside of simply declaring a background check is performed.

    My solicitor informed me that it shouldn't affect my application, as they usually only consider other offences (which I specifically can't remember). I'm asking here because what I'm reading online states the opposite, and that, for lack of a better phrase, my prospects of becoming a doctor are in the bin.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 78,904 ✭✭✭✭Victor


    What age were you when you were convicted?

    Have your solicitor write to the relevant colleges, without revealing your identity, outlining the circumstances of the case and asking the colleges' opinions on how they would treat the situation. Note that you will have similar screening for every job pre- and post-qualification.

    Most organisations require zero relevant convictions, i.e. they don't want doctors with child abuse convictions, bankers with fraud convictions, truck drivers with drunk driving convictions, etc.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 298 ✭✭pummice


    Is your car insurance mow higher than normal due to your previous conviction?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2 E_Ulysses


    Victor wrote: »
    What age were you when you were convicted?

    Have your solicitor write to the relevant colleges, without revealing your identity, outlining the circumstances of the case and asking the colleges' opinions on how they would treat the situation. Note that you will have similar screening for every job pre- and post-qualification.

    Most organisations require zero relevant convictions, i.e. they don't want doctors with child abuse convictions, bankers with fraud convictions, truck drivers with drunk driving convictions, etc.

    It happened this year. I'm 24 years old. Your last point is more or less what my solicitor said, so hopefully the cookie crumbles that way.
    pummice wrote: »
    Is your car insurance mow higher than normal due to your previous conviction?

    I'm not sure. I was so exasperated with the whole ordeal that I don't drive anymore and it's going to stay that way for a few years.


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