The DC Court of Appeals (DCCA) is federally funded and was subject to the federal government shutdown.  As we resume operations please note the updates below.

July 2025 Successful Applicants

As stated in the bar exam results letters sent on October 31, 2025, applicants who have satisfied all the requirements for admission will be certified on a rolling basis starting November 17, 2025.

February 2026 Bar Exam

As previously posted (October 3, 2025) we continue to encourage applicants to seek seats for the February 2026 Bar Exam in other jurisdictions. The Committee on Admissions will make an announcement with details including seating limitations, concurrent UBE applications and the registration period for the February 2026 DC Bar Exam on November 24, 2025.

All other pending applications and inquiries

Committee on Admissions staff are responding to emails and messages in the application portal in the order the inquiries were received. Your patience is appreciated as we get up to date.