In addition to a bar examination, there are character, fitness, and other qualifications for admission to the bar in every U.S. jurisdiction. Applicants are encouraged to determine the requirements for any jurisdiction in which they intend to seek admission by contacting the jurisdiction. Addresses for all relevant agencies are available through the National Conference of Bar Examiners.
If you answer "Yes" to any of the Character and Fitness questions, you must submit an explanation in an electronic attachment.
1. Have you ever been dropped, suspended, warned, placed on scholastic or disciplinary probation, expelled, requested to resign, allowed to resign in lieu of discipline, otherwise subjected to discipline, or requested to discontinue your studies by any school, college or university?
- Have you ever been
(1) cited for, arrested for, charged with, pled guilty to, or convicted of any violation of any law at or after age 18 or
(2) convicted of a felony prior to age 18?
Note: When answering include matters that have been dismissed, expunged, subject to a deferred imposition of sentence, a diversion or deferred prosecution program, or otherwise set aside. Omit traffic violations..
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Have you ever been cited for, arrested for, charged with, pled guilty to, or convicted of (1) any alcohol or drug related traffic violation other than a violation that was resolved in juvenile court, or (2) of any moving traffic violation during the past ten years? When answering include matters that have been dismissed, expunged, subject to a deferred imposition of sentence, diversion or deferred prosecution program, or otherwise set aside. Omit parking violations.
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Have you ever been disciplined by a professional regulatory body for violating standards of conduct, or have you ever been disciplined, terminated, or allowed to resign in lieu of termination by an employer for an employment offense (such as stealing, falsifying records, or abusing intoxicants or drugs or similar concerns).
