Exciting Opportunity: Join the Upcoming Supreme Court Admission Ceremony!

We are thrilled to share that NOSSCR has arranged an upcoming group ceremony for individuals seeking admission to practice before the Supreme Court. This ceremony presents a unique opportunity to be officially welcomed into this esteemed legal arena alongside fellow practitioners. To assist you in making an informed decision about your participation, we have included a series of Q&As below. These will guide you through the process and address any questions you may have. We encourage you to explore this opportunity!
 
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June 18, 2025. Doors open at 7:30 am, and you must arrive before 8:00 am.

It is about 30 minutes, with a tentative departure at 10:00 am.

We are limited to 50 members.

Participation will be on a first-come, first-served basis. This means that your complete, original application has been received, and your admission fee has been paid. Upon receipt of your completed application, we will add an invoice to your NOSSCR account for the admission fee. Your application is not considered complete until the fee is paid.

The sooner, the better! We will not accept applications after receiving 50 completed, paid applications. NOSSCR must submit all applications and filing fees to the Supreme Court in early April.

There is a $200 admission fee that can be paid through your NOSSCR account. NOSSCR will submit all of the fees in a group admission packet.

Originals are required, so please send them via US mail to NOSSCR at PO Box 501, Arlington, VA 22216. Please also email a copy to Laura Beth Waller at lb.waller@nosscr.org to ensure we are on the lookout for its receipt. Upon confirmation that the application is complete and includes all needed documents, you will be directed to pay the $200 admission fee through your NOSSCR account. Do not send your application to the Supreme Court–NOSSCR will submit all applications in a group admission packet.

Business attire is required. This means that men must wear a tie. Women must wear a blouse with a blazer. Blazers are not required if wearing a shoulder-covering dress. No scarves, pins, or hats should be worn in the courtroom.

No, there is no group parking. You may be able to park on a street nearby or at Union Station. We’d encourage you to stay at a location nearby and walk or use a rideshare app.

If you are interested, we may be able to secure a group rate at a nearby hotel. Please email lb.waller@nosscr.org.

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NOSSCR CEO David Camp

Yes, you may bring one guest. Children six and older are permitted to be your guest.

See the below information about the application, documents needed, and sponsors. You must use the application available on our website, which includes a QR code. Please read the directions thoroughly and reach out to lb.waller@nosscr.org with any questions.

Application Information

To qualify for admission, an applicant must have been admitted to practice in the highest court of a State, Commonwealth, Territory or Possession, or the District of Columbia for a period of at least three years immediately before the date of application; must not have been the subject of any adverse disciplinary action pronounced or in effect during that three-year period, and must appear to the Court to be of good moral and professional character.

Each applicant must have two sponsors. The sponsors must be members of the Bar of this Court who know you personally and are not related to you by blood or marriage.

Please indicate the name you want shown on the certificate, which may or may not include a middle name and/or suffix. When completing the application, please note the following:
  • The first page should be filled out online, completed in its entirety, and printed. Do not use “all caps.” The second page may be filled out online and printed or handwritten (if legible).
  • All signatures must be original (wet) signatures from both sponsors and applicant on the same page. Certification and Oath of Admission sections must be complete.
  • Attach a Certificate of Good Standing from the state supreme court or highest court. Do not submit a certificate from the state bar association or a federal court. The certificate must be from the presiding judge, clerk, or other authorized official of the highest court of a State, Commonwealth, Territory or Possession, or of the District of Columbia, and must state that you have been a member of the bar of that court for at least three years and are in good standing. Only one state court certificate is required. A certificate will be accepted only if it was issued less than one year before the date the application is submitted.
  • The admission certificate contains the words “in the year of our Lord, two thousand ….” If you would prefer an alternative form that omits these words, check the “alternative certificate” box on the application form.

Email us at nosscr@nosscr.org with any questions!