1) be at least 21 years old;. 2) have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university;.Application and Fee. Completing and submitting a character and fitness application is only part of the bar application process. Complete and finalize the character questionnaire. I am re-applying for the bar exam. Before you can practice law in any U.S jurisdiction, you must go through that state's admissions process, including the Character and Fitness process. Each state and territory requires applicants to the bar to pass a character and fitness check before receiving a license to practice law. Learn more about the NCBE character and fitness investigations on applicants seeking a license to practice law in your specific jurisdiction. Character, fitness, and Bar admission.