Would being arrested for non-violent civil disobedience hurt my chances?

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<p>The title pretty much says it. I’m a college freshman thinking about risking arrest at a non-violent protest for a cause I care about. Being arrested obviously wouldn’t be seen as a positive, but how much of a negative do you think it would it be?</p>

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<p>Are you a college freshman or a high school senior? I understand that you took CC classes, but do you have a high school diploma yet.</p>

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<p>As for get arrested, I personally would avoid that if possible. You have to ask yourself some important questions when you do something like that. Will I regret it in the future? What will my friends and family think? Am I ready for the emotional experience of getting arrested? I personally have never been arrested, but I’d ask myself such questions before pursuing the idea.</p>

<p>I think that law schools would view that as a negative factor despite the fact that it might be for a principled reason.</p>

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<p>Not to sound like a jerk, but what’s the upside? You and a couple kids do something stupid that will absolutely have zero impact on anyone or anything and you get a record for it that could become a problem when looking for employment. </p>

<p>Honestly, who really cares about polar bears becoming extinct in Alaska? No one. You may think you do, but it’s really not worth it.</p>

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<p>@walteral1990, I am a college freshman. I just graduated early and am currently taking CC classes.</p>