The New York State Bar removes questions about applicants’ mental health

The New York State Bar removes questions about applicants’ mental health

2.27.2020

By Alexandra Kelley

The Hill quoted President Greenberg on the removal of the mental health question from the bar application.

In an announcement from the New York State Bar Association (NYSBA), President Henry M. Greenberg thanked Chief Judge Janet DiFIore and her Committee on Admission to the Bar, as well as the NYSBA’s Working Group on Attorney Mental Health in evaluating the need to omit certain questions.