S5E7: Character & Fitness: What Law Schools Really Want to Know

2025-07-07

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In this episode, we dive into one of the most misunderstood parts of the law school application: the Character & Fitness section.From speeding tickets to juvenile offenses, arrests, expunged records, and academic violations, we break down the five key categories you might need to disclose. Learn how to be honest without oversharing, how to protect your integrity while staying concise, and why the way you frame your experiences matters. We also share real-world examples and tips for avoiding common pit...

In this episode, we dive into one of the most misunderstood parts of the law school application: the Character & Fitness section.

From speeding tickets to juvenile offenses, arrests, expunged records, and academic violations, we break down the five key categories you might need to disclose. Learn how to be honest without oversharing, how to protect your integrity while staying concise, and why the way you frame your experiences matters. We also share real-world examples and tips for avoiding common pitfalls—plus why this section can impact your bar admission down the line.

Whether you're just starting your application or revisiting your addenda, this episode will help you approach Character & Fitness with clarity, confidence, and professionalism.

Hosted by Shana Ginsburg, founder and CEO of Ginsburg Advanced Tutoring. 🎧 Music by Taha Ahmed | Editing by Podcast Doctors 📚 Listeners take $200 off an LSAT BOSS masterclass with code LSAT200. Enroll today at https://www.ginsburgadvanced.com/lsat-boss-live-classes

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