D.C. Bar Exam The bar exam will be administered remotely on October 5 and 6. The bar exam is managed exclusively by the D.C. Court of Appeals Committee on Admissions. For questions or concerns, please visit or email [email protected].

For the Public

Help for Nonprofits

Learn about the Nonprofit Legal Assistance Program and the resources it offers to nonprofits.

File a Judicial Complaint

Steps to file a complaint against a judge.

Help for Small Businesses

Learn about the Small Business Legal Assistance Program and the resources it offers to small businesses.

Fee Disputes

An arbitration service for Bar members and their clients to resolve legal fee disputes. Find rules, forms, and how to file a petition.

Hiring a Lawyer

Get in-depth information about what you should know and expect when thinking about hiring an attorney.

Clients' Security Fund

Obtain information about the fund, including who may seek reimbursement and how to file a claim.

Representing Yourself

Helpful resources for people considering representing themselves in court.

Legal Resources

A list of potential legal resources for the public.

D.C. Courts

Visit the D.C. Courts Web site to learn more about the local judiciary.

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"Leadership isn't about standing above others, but standing by their side—by the side of a client, a cause, or the community. That essence of leadership goes beyond Supreme Court cases or the news. It’s present in the everyday work we do as lawyers."

Ronald Flagg
General Counsel, Legal Services Corporation, and former D.C. Bar president