Admission Ceremonies FAQs

1. What time should I arrive for the ceremony?

Your invitation letter or a subsequent email from the CBEC administrative office will notify you of your ceremony and arrival time. Please report for mandatory registration approximately 45-minutes before the ceremony begins. You must bring a current, valid, government-issued photo identification.

PLEASE NOTE: If you do not arrive in time to be checked in prior to the ceremony, then you may not be able to participate in the ceremony and, therefore, would not be admitted to practice law on that date.

2. What should I wear?

As you will be appearing before the justices of the Connecticut Supreme Court, please dress in appropriate business attire.

3. Will I need to pass through a metal detector to enter the building?

Everyone attending the admission ceremony must pass through a security screening. You and your guests can facilitate that screening by limiting the items you bring with you to the ceremony. We recommend that you leave at home or in your car anything that is likely to trigger the metal detectors at an airport. We also recommend that you not bring large backpacks or handbags to the ceremony.

4. How many guests may I bring?

Information regarding the number of guests allowed will be provided at a later date. Please note that guests are not allowed to sit with the candidates.

5. May I bring a camera or video recorder to take photos and/or videos of the ceremony?

Personal cameras and video recorders are welcome.

6. Is there a reception after the ceremony?

Reception information will be provided at a later date.

7. Who do I contact if I or my guests require an accommodation for a disability?

If you or your guests require accommodations for a disability, please contact the Bar Examining Committee at Barexam@jud.ct.gov to make arrangements at least one week prior to the ceremony. Please note that equipment, such as wheelchairs, are not provided at the site for candidates or guests.

8. What if I am not able to attend the admission ceremony?

Please notify the CBEC at barexam@jud.ct.gov. Candidates certified for admission who do not attend the group ceremony will be provided with bar admission information after the group ceremony occurs. Please be aware that your recommendation for admission is valid for 180 days. If you are not admitted within that time, the Bar Examining Committee must re-certify you.

9. May I be sworn in prior to the ceremony?

No. A bar examination candidate cannot be admitted prior to the ceremony.