New York Moves Closer to Axing Mental Health Question from Bar Application

By Dan M. Clark

December 11, 2019

New York Moves Closer to Axing Mental Health Question from Bar Application

12.11.2019

By Dan M. Clark

The New York Law Journal quoted President Greenberg on New York court officials considering removing Question 34 from the bar application. (may require subscription)

New York court officials agreed during a closed-door meeting Tuesday to consider removing a question from the state bar’s application that asks prospective attorneys about their mental health, including any diagnosed conditions.

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