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District of Columbia

Court of Appeals

Announcements

Rule 46 Motion via 3-year Provision Rule Change


Effective April 24, 2026, the eligibility for Motion via 3-year Provision requires that applicants who seek admission to the D.C. Bar demonstrate "active practice of law" for 3 of 5 years preceding the submission of their application.

The Committee on Admissions has issued the following guidance defining "active practice of law".

The DC Court of Appeals order is available here.



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