U.S. Supreme Court Group Swearing-in Experience

Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025

About the event 

Each year, the ISBA arranges a group swearing-in ceremony before the U.S. Supreme Court for Hoosier attorneys. This full-day experience brings ISBA members together in the heart of Washington D.C., where they can explore the city, be admitted into the U.S. Supreme Court, and even watch an oral argument before the highest judicial institution in the country.

Each ceremony is limited to 12 applicants and will include breakfast, a group photo, and the chance to observe an oral argument before the Court. Applicants are allowed to bring one guest with them to the admission ceremony.

Please note: You must be a member to participate. Also, you must be admitted to practice for at least three years immediately before date of application. The U.S. Supreme Court has final discretion as to your eligibility.

Steps to secure your spot

1. Register through the blue "register" button above and submit your payment.
Spots are available on a first come, first served basis for ISBA members. You must be a member to participate. By registering and submitting payment, you secure your spot in this year’s group. Not a member? Contact Julie Gott at jgott@inbar.org, or join here. Please note: You must be admitted to practice for at least three years. Please review the application below to make sure you qualify for admission first.

2. Download and complete the U.S. Supreme Court Admission Application.
Download application »
Download U.S. Supreme Court Admission Qualification and Application Information »
Please note: Before completing the application, you must first download the PDF and then save it. When you do this, you will notice that there is a QR code in the bottom, right-hand corner of each page. Your application must have this QR code. If you start filling out the application, without downloading it first, the QR code will not appear. Click here for a helpful, quick video tutorial about how to download and complete the application. Also, as part of the application, you must have two sponsors. If you need help identifying a sponsor who has already been admitted to the U.S. Supreme Court, please email Julie Gott at jgott@inbar.org. 

3. Download your Indiana Supreme Court Certificate of Good Standing.
Access your certificate of good standing through the Indiana Courts Portal. Once signed in, open the PDF file titled “My Current Attorney Info/Bar Card” via the dashboard. The certificate of good standing is on the last page of this PDF. If you need help signing in, click here.

4. Submit your U.S. Supreme Court Admission Application and Indiana Supreme Court Certificate of Good Standing to ISBA by Sept. 2 via email to Julie Gott: jgott@inbar.org. Do not submit your application directly to the U.S. Supreme Court.

Pricing

Price per applicant (includes the application fee): $400
Additional guest (limit one per admittee): $75

Travel and Lodging

Each participant is responsible for securing their own travel and hotel arrangements. The ISBA cannot be held responsible for any cost you may incur in arranging for travel to the ceremony if the Court denies or delays your application or cancels the ceremony. Here are a few hotel options:

Hilton Washington DC Capital Hill
Within short, pleasant walk to the Supreme Court Building
525 New Jersey Ave NW
Washington, D.C. 20001

Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill
Within short, pleasant walk to the Supreme Court Building
400 New Jersey Ave NW
Washington, D.C. 20001

Capitol Hill Hotel
A nice boutique option very close to the Supreme Court Building
200 C Street SE
Washington, D.C. 20003-1909

For more options, click here.

For more information

Contact Julie Gott, ISBA Membership Coordinator at jgott@inbar.org.