College of Law

U.S. Supreme Court Bar Swearing-In Ceremony

WHEN: Thursday, June 1, 2023exterior supreme court building
WHERE: Washington, D.C.
WHO: Eligible Toledo Law Alumni

The deadline to indicate interest has passed.

If you indicated interest by January 22, 2023, you have until March 3, 2023 for all application materials to be received by the College of Law. All materials from each applicant will be reviewed and if found to be complete, they will be submitted to the United States Supreme Court for review. 

Your reservation with the group will not be confirmed until a complete application has been received, reviewed, and confirmed by the College of Law. This is a lengthy application process and only complete applications will be accepted.   

application process

  1. If you have not already indicated interest in this event, the deadline has passed.
  2. If you submitted your interest on time, keep a close eye on your email for additional details regarding logistics of this event.
  3. Review the instructions for the Supreme Court Bar application.
  4. Follow all details to properly fill out the Bar Admissions Form (PDF) found on the Supreme Court Bar website.
    • Do not fill out the application in all capital letters.
    • All signatures need to be original (wet) signatures from both sponsors and the applicant on the same page.
    • You are strongly encouraged to fill out the form (minus signatures) prior to printing so it is legible. 
    • Certification and Oath of Admission sections must be complete. 
    • You will need to provide a Certificate of Good Standing from the applicant's state supreme court or highest court. Do not submit a certificate from the state bar association or federal court. 
    • There is an admission fee of $200 that must be paid in the form of a cashier's check, money order, or personal check made payable to "Supreme Court of the United States". *Personal checks must be dated for the day of admission (June 1, 2023.)
  5. Compile your completed Bar Admissions Form with original signatures, Certificate of Good Standing, and admission payment of $200.
  6. Send package to be received by March 3, 2023 to:
    ATTN: Abby Youngpeter
    The University of Toledo College of Law
    2801 W. Bancroft St. MS #507
    Toledo, OH 43606-3390

 

 

important things to note

  1. Complete applications must be in-hand at the College of Law no later than Friday, March 3, 2023.
    • A complete application includes the following three items: the Bar Admissions Form with original signatures, Certificate of Good Standing, and admission payment.
  2. You will be notified via e-mail once your complete application has been received.
    • You are strongly encouraged to send your materials through a carrier that you can track and confirm reciept.
  3. Alumni looking for sponsors to complete their application can contact the College of Law at 419.530.2851. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

questions?

If you have questions regarding the event or application process, please contact Toledo Law Alumni Affairs at law.alumni@utoledo.edu or 419.530.2851. 

 

Last Updated: 2/17/23