September 24, 2020
The District of Columbia Court of Appeals has issued an Order pertaining to the October 2020 D.C. bar exam and the process of admission to the D.C. Bar. The Order can be found here.
The D.C. Bar plays no role in the admission process. Any questions about the Court’s Order should be directed to the District of Columbia Court of Appeals Committee on Admissions at 202-879-2710 , or by email at [email protected].
November 07, 2025
On November 6 the District of Columbia Commission on Judicial Disabilities and Tenure (CJDT) announced the appointment of two new commission members, Judge Loren L. AliKhan of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia and neuroscientist Dr. Maria Donoghue Velleca.
November 06, 2025
The D.C. Judicial Nomination Commission (JNC) invites qualified individuals to apply for vacancies on the District of Columbia Court of Appeals resulting from the retirement of Judge Kathryn A. Oberly in 2013 and the resignation of Judge Lauren L. AliKhan in 2023.
November 05, 2025
More than 80 attorneys turned out on October 24 for the D.C. Bar CLE Program’s Appellate Advocacy 2025 to hear from judges and expert practitioners on how best to prepare for litigation.
October 30, 2025
On October 29 the Superior Court of the District of Columbia issued Promulgation Order 25-03 amending Rules of Procedure for the Tax Division 1, 2, 3, 4, 4-I, 5, 6, 6-I, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 13-I, and 14. The court also issued Promulgation Order 25-04 amending Rules of Procedure for the Landlord and Tenant Branch 2, 5, 6, 12-I, 13-I, and 14.
