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].
March 30, 2026
The D.C. Commission on Judicial Disabilities and Tenure invites comments on the qualifications and fitness of D.C. Court of Appeals Judge Catharine F. Easterly, who is applying for reappointment as associate judge; Court of Appeals Judge Vanessa Ruiz, who is seeking reappointment as senior judge; and D.C. Superior Court Judges Judith A. Smith and Frederick H. Weisberg, who are requesting reappointment as senior judges.
March 26, 2026
On March 26, 2026, the D.C. Court of Appeals announced that it will adopt proposed amendments to D.C. App. Rule 46 governing admissions to the D.C.
March 23, 2026
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit is seeking candidates to fill a vacancy on its Advisory Committee on Procedures.
March 20, 2026
The D.C. Bar Board of Governors is seeking candidates for appointment this spring to the Judicial Evaluation Committee.
