TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on Jul 13, 2022

It's no secret that law school can be incredibly stressful. But even at a time when the legal profession seems to be more invested than ever in mental health and wellness, “character and fitness” questions on bar applications might be deterring some law students from seeking the help they need. Several in the legal industry are sounding the alarm that law students may be forgoing mental health treatment for fear of “failing” the character and fitness portion of their bar application, Law.com reports. The situation is causing some states to consider dropping the question about mental health status from applications. In Ohio, one law student is pushing for change, saying her peers are not seeking help because they think it will affect their ability to practice law after graduation.