What you need to know for the 2026 Fall Enrollment Ceremonies

You’ve completed all the steps to become a Missouri lawyer — and now it’s time to celebrate! Follow these tips to make the most of the Fall Enrollment Ceremonies, while also keeping stress levels low.  

The 2026 Fall Enrollment Ceremonies will consist of swearing-in sessions beginning at 9 a.m. Oct. 16 at the Supreme Court of Missouri, located at 207 W. High St. in Jefferson City. If you passed the July 2026 Bar Exam and met all admission eligibility requirements, you and your immediate family are invited to attend the enrollment ceremonies and celebrate this amazing accomplishment.  

The enrollment ceremonies are an exciting event where you’ll take the oath of admission and be welcomed to the profession by the judges of the Supreme Court of Missouri, officers of The Missouri Bar, and members of the Missouri Board of Law Examiners.  

Here are a few tips to help you make the most of the day.

Parking  

Meter parking is available on various streets downtown, which can be paid using coins, by texting the posted parking code, or by scanning the QR code on parking signage. Do not park in the lot behind the Supreme Court building, which is reserved for Supreme Court of Missouri judges and personnel.  

Registration

Your first stop is registration on the fifth floor of the Harry S. Truman State Office Building, 301 W. High St., where you will check in; pick up your admittance card, license, and oath; and receive welcome materials. When you register, you will be assigned a time you must be in your seat for your ceremony at the Supreme Court building. This information will be listed on your admittance card.

To reduce the lines for registration, arrive at the time listed below based on the first letter of your last name. Registration times are staggered to control the number of people passing through security at any given time.

A – D   7:45 a.m.

E – K   8:15 a.m.

L – R   8:45 a.m.

S – Z   9:15 a.m.

Allow approximately 30 minutes to walk from the Truman building to the Supreme Court building, go through security, and be seated in your assigned courtroom.  

Security

You and your guests must present photo identification, as well as your ceremony admittance card, at the security checkpoint in the Supreme Court building. Guests must comply with security procedures to enter the building, including passing through a metal detector. Cellphones are allowed in the building to take pictures and videos, but no voice calls are allowed on the second floor or in the courtrooms at any time. 

Roll of Attorneys

Sign the Roll of Attorneys before or after your enrollment ceremony in the lobby of the Supreme Court building. This book contains the names of all lawyers enrolled by the courts, and you should ensure your name is included. 

Courtroom attire

Enrollees are expected to dress in business attire for the enrollment ceremony. Revealing clothing and jeans are not appropriate. 

Photography

Guests can take photos during the enrollment ceremony. Missouri Bar staff will also be on-site with photo props. Photos taken by Missouri Bar staff will be posted on the bar’s Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram pages. Share your images from the day on social media using #NewMOLawyers or by tagging @MoBarNews for the chance to be featured.  

Federal court ceremony

The United States District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Missouri will have two ceremonies at 10:20 a.m. and noon in the House Chambers on the third floor of the Missouri Capitol building. This enrollment ceremony is for lawyers who wish to practice in the district courts.  

Register at the federal court table when you register for your Missouri Bar enrollment ceremony (the federal court table will be located near The Missouri Bar registration tables). You must be sworn in by The Missouri Bar before attending the federal court ceremony.  

Guests can sit in the fourth floor gallery.   

For more information about the federal court ceremony, click here. 

Networking with Missouri Bar leaders

As a new lawyer, you have many great resources at your disposal. On enrollment day, the president, executive director, and staff of The Missouri Bar, as well as members of the bar’s Young Lawyers’ Section Council, will be available to answer questions. The bar also provides a host of information online at MoBar.org/New-Members.  

For more information about the enrollment ceremonies, visit the Missouri Board of Law Examiners website.  

Welcome to the profession. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!