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February 2026 Bar Exam Registration October 6 to November 10


The District of Columbia Committee on Admissions announces an update to the registration period for the February 2026 administration of the Uniform Bar Exam. Registration will open on October 6, 2025 at 9:00am ET and close on November 10, 2025 at 11:59pm ET. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible after the registration period opens. Results for the July 2025 exam will be released to July bar exam takers on or before October 31, 2025. Unsuccessful applicants will have until November 10th, 11:59pm to apply for the February exam.

All applicants must complete all academic requirements by the first day of the exam, February 24, 2026.

First-time applicants who are graduates of non-ABA approved law schools who are currently taking courses to meet the 26 credit hour requirement may upload an unofficial transcript with their application showing courses in progress.

Applicants who are requesting accommodations must indicate "yes" in the screening questions. The accommodation request and required supplements must be uploaded with your application. Applicants who wish to add documentation after they submit their application may do so until November 10th, 11:59pm ET.

All deadlines are final. There are no exceptions.


Notice to July 2025 Bar Exam Applicants


The Court of Appeals announces that the D.C. Armory has been replaced by the Washington Convention Center as a venue for the July Bar Exam. Applicants will be notified of their assigned testing location 2-3 weeks before the exam. The complete list of venues is:
 
Walter Washington Convention Center, 801 Allen Y. Yew Place NW, Washington, D.C. 20001
The National Building Museum – 440 G St., NW, Washington, D.C. 20001                                    
George Washington School of Law 2000 H St., NW, Washington, D.C. 20052
D.C. Court of Appeals, Historic Courthouse, 430 E St., NW, Washington, D.C. 20001

D.C. Court of Appeals' Adoption of the NextGen Bar Exam


The District of Columbia Court of Appeals Committee on Admissions announces that, effective February 2028, the NextGen Bar Exam will replace the Uniform Bar Exam. For more information on the NextGen Bar exam please see the National Conference of Bar Examiners' website.

Notice to July Bar Exam Applicants


The D.C. Bar Lawyer Assistance Program welcomes D.C. Bar applicants, who are preparing to take the July 2025 Uniform Bar Exam, to join their peers for a 4-session support group series.

 This Free and Confidential series, facilitated by LAP Senior Counselors, Jessie Joachim, LPC and Sharon Greenbaum, LICSW, is designed to provide mental health tools to help navigate the stressors of the bar exam process.

 Zoom Registration is now open:  https://dcbar.zoom.us/meeting/register/Qrx1d2khRgWTQD1FtaDiGg 

 Sessions will be held on four consecutive Wednesdays – June 4th, June 11th, June 18th and June 25th via Zoom at 4pm.

 During the one-hour, interactive group sessions, we will explore a variety of topics including how to:

 • Reduce test anxiety

• Sharpen your brain: back to basics.

• Tame the shame: why self-compassion is a tool for resilience

• Build coping strategies for exam day

 

For questions or more information please email: lap@dcbar.org


Certificates of Good Standing are issued by the DC Bar on behalf of the Court of Appeals


Certificates of Good Standing are issued by the DC Bar on behalf of the Court of Appeals. Mail requests received by the Committee on Admissions will be returned to the requestor. For more information on the processing of Certificates please contact the DC Bar.

How do I check the status of my application?


  • For questions about the status of your application, please log into your account and use the "Create Message" button to send your inquiry directly to the staff reviewer responsible for your application.

Non-ABA Educational Requirements


Non-ABA law school graduates and foreign trained candidates who wish to apply for admission by bar exam, or by transfer of UBE score, should review this announcement to make sure they satisfy the education requirement.

Successful Applicants February 2025 Bar Exam


Congratulations to the 299 successful applicants on the February 2025 Uniform Bar Exam. All applicants have been notified of their results.

Notice to Bar Exam Applicants


Applicants who have not completed all required credits for their juris doctor degree before the first day of the bar exam are not eligible to sit for the exam. The applicant's Declaration of compliance with this requirement will be verified by the Committee on Admissions during the background investigation. Here is the rule provision (emphasis added):

 D.C. App. Rule 46 (c)(3) Proof of Legal Education in a Law School Approved by the American Bar Association. An applicant who has graduated from or completed all requirements for graduation from a law school that at the time of degree conferral is approved by the American Bar Association (ABA) may take the bar examination if the degree conferral occurred before, or is expected within 3 months after, the first day of the bar examination. Before an applicant can be admitted to the Bar, the Director must receive a certification that the applicant has graduated from an ABA-approved law school with a J.D. or LL.B. degree.

 


Office Closed


The Office of the Committee on Admissions is closed on Thursday, January 9, 2025, in recognition of the National Day of Mourning for President Jimmy Carter.

July Bar Exam Passers


The projected date to complete certifications for all eligible applicants from the July 2024 bar exam is December 11th. We ask that you refrain from calling the office for a status update until December 12th.

Congratulations to the Successful Applicants from the July 2024 Bar Exam!


The names of the successful applicants from the July 2024 Bar Exam are posted. Congratulations!

Changes to Application Fees


Information regarding changes to the application fees effective April 1, 2024 may be found here. Originally posted on December 22, 2023.

Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice


As of January 8, 2022, the Committee on Admissions will no longer accept Pro Hac Vice applications via courier, U.S. Mail,  email or in person.  Please follow the instructions on how to submit  Pro Hac Vice applications under the Information & Applications tab.

Notice of Successful Applicants


The Committee on Admissions offers congratulations to the 298 successful applicants on the February 2024 Uniform Bar Exam!Their names are posted here.

D.C. Bar Lawyer Assistance Program


The following information is posted on behalf of the D.C. Bar. For questions or more information please email: lap@dcbar.org

The D.C. Bar Lawyer Assistance Program welcomes D.C. Bar applicants, who are preparing to take the July D.C. or UBE exam, to join their peers for a 4-session support group series.

This Free and Confidential series, facilitated by LAP Senior Counselors, Jessie Joachim, LPC and Sharon Greenbaum, LICSW, is designed to provide mental health tools to help navigate the stressors of the bar exam process.

Zoom Registration is now open:  https://dcbar.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0td-usqDIoGt3oBkDEt7El0XmX5IX62MYg

Sessions will be held on four consecutive Tuesdays – June 4th, June 11th, June 18th and June 25th via Zoom at 4pm.

 During the one-hour, interactive group sessions, we will explore a variety of topics including how to:

• Reduce test anxiety

• Sharpen your brain: back to basics.

• Tame the shame: why self-compassion is a tool for resilience

• Build coping strategies for exam day

 


July 2024 Bar Exam Application Information


A modified version of the slides from the February 3rd information webinar are now available.

Access D.C. App. Rule 49 Here


For guidance on the unauthorized practice of law, please see D.C. App. Rule 49 here.

 


February 2023 Bar Exam


The notice with names of the successful applicants for the February 2023 District of Columbia Bar Exam is now available.

July 2023 Bar Exam Notice


The notice with names of the successful applicants for the July 2023 District of Columbia Bar Exam is now available.


July 2022 Bar Exam Results


The names of the successful applicants from the July 2022 Bar Exam are now available.

February 2022 Uniform Bar Exam Results


The Notice of the 2022 February Uniform Bar Exam with the names of the successful candidates is now available.

July 2021 Bar Exam Results


The 2200 applicants for the July 2021 Uniform Bar Exam have been notified of their results. A total of 1609 individuals who sat for exam were successful for a pass rate of 73%. The list of successful applicants has been posted.

Office of the Committee on Admissions and Committee on Unauthorized Practice of Law Phone hours:


Office of the Committee on Admissions and Committee on Unauthorized Practice of Law phone hours:
Monday and Wednesday through Friday 8:30am - 11:00am and 3:00pm - 5:00pm. Tuesday 8:30am - 9:30am; 11:00am - noon and 3:00pm - 5:00pm.


Committee on Unauthorized Practice of Law Opinion 24-20


Committee on Unauthorized Practice of Law Opinion 24-20: Teleworking from Home and the COVID-19 Pandemic

FEBRUARY 2021 BAR EXAM RESULTS


The February 2021 bar exam candidates have been notified of their results by email. The Notice of the results from the Chair of the Committee on Admissions is posted for public review.

Bar Examination July 2019 Results


Bar Examination July 2019 Results click here.

Administrative Order 1-19


Please see , Administrative Order 1-19 for Temporary Suspension of Rule Requiring Law Students Practicing in D.C. to Register with this Court and be issued a Student Bar Membership Card