2026 Supreme Court Group Admission Trip

GAWL is pleased to announce that a group of GAWL members will be traveling to Washington, D.C. to be sworn into the Bar of the Supreme Court of the United States in open court on November 2, 2026. The Honorable Georgia Supreme Court Justice Shawn Ellen LaGrua, will appear in Court and move for the admission of the group. Oral arguments will be heard after the admissions ceremony. To participate in this opportunity, you must:

1. Be a GAWL member with an active bar license.

2. Attend the GAWL Membership Party on August 27, 2026, to obtain Sponsorship endorsements. If you are unable to attend this event, please email Jacquita Parks at repatlarge@gawl.org .

3. Pay a $200.00 applicant fee in the form of a cashier’s check, money order or personal check made payable to "Supreme Court of the United States."  Make arrangements to deliver the check to GAWL's Representative at Large, Jacquita Parks.

4. Complete the Application for Admission to Practice. The Application and its instructions can be found here. Note that the Application requires, among other things:

• The endorsement of two sponsors who are members of the Supreme Court Bar who know the applicant personally, are not related to the applicant by blood or marriage, and can affirm that the applicant’s moral and professional character and standing are good;
• A Certificate of Good Standing from the presiding judge, clerk, or 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 three years; and

5. Deliver the Application, the Certificate of Good Standing, and the check for the admissions fee to Jacquita Parks. The Application and supporting materials must be received by September 2, 2026.    

Attendance for the GAWL group admission is limited, and attendees will be determined on a first-come, first-served basis. The first seven (7) people who complete steps 1-5 above will have a space reserved for them. GAWL will confirm each reservation by email and, once confirmed, the reservation fee is non-refundable.

Each person being admitted may bring one guest into the Court to witness the admissions ceremony; however, children under six are not permitted and, on some occasions, guests are not permitted to remain for oral arguments after the admissions ceremony.  GAWL will provide breakfast at the Court on the day of the admissions ceremony.  All other travel and accommodation costs are the responsibility of the applicant.

Additional details regarding accommodation options and other matters will be provided to those attending.  If you have any questions, contact Jacquita Parks at repatlarge@gawl.org. 

Attendees cover their own travel costs.