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How does an attorney get licensed to practice before the Supreme Court?
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According to Supreme Court Rule 5.2, the general requirements for being admitted to the Supreme Court Bar are:
* The endorsement of two sponsors who are already members of the Supreme Court Bar, and who personally know, but are not related to the applicant by marriage or blood.
* A certificate of good standing from a presiding judge, clerk, or other authorized official of the highest court of a State, Commonwealth, Territory or Possession, or of the District of Columbia, evidencing the fact that the applicant has been a member of the Bar of such court for at least three years and is in good standing.
* Not have been subject to any adverse disciplinary action pronounced or in effect during that three-year period.
* Be a licensed attorney in at least one State.
* Complete an application to be submitted to the Clerk of the Supreme Court.
* Sign a Supreme Court judicial oath or affirmation: "I [name], do solemnly swear (or affirm) that as an attorney and as a counselor of this Court, I will conduct myself uprightly and according to law, and that I will support the Constitution of the United States."
* If accepted, indicate whether the applicant wants to be inducted in Open Court (in the US Supreme Court) or by oral admission of a practicing member of the Supreme Court Bar.
* If accepted, pay $200 fee.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoAttorneys must first be licensed in a State or in the District of Columbia, then they must seek admission to the bar (license) of the US Supreme Court before arguing before it. See the link provided for the bar application page.
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Absolutely not. You may hire any attorney you wish, so long as they are licensed to practice before the specific court in question. If you are referring to the US Supreme Court, then the attorney needs to be licensed to practice before the US Supreme Court, as well as in a federal court within the circuit they may need to file. I'm not certain, but that attorney may also need to be licensed to practice within the state in which the federal circuit lies. If you are referring to your State Supreme Court, then that attorney needs to be licensed to practice in that particular state. The information you obtain at this site is not, nor is it intended to be, legal advice. You should consult with an attorney for individual advice regarding your own situation.
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