Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to frequently asked membership questions.
Certificates & Forms
Obtain various membership certificates.
How to Join
Become a part of the largest unified bar association in the nation. Individuals can join by exam, motion, or special legal consultant.
Member Connection Suite
Enjoy the Member Connections Space — which consists of private offices, cubicles, and a conference room — at the Bar’s headquarters for free or for a minimal fee.
Member Benefits
Access exclusive discounts on legal research tools, health insurance, cloud-based law practice management software, and wellness. The D.C. Bar offers thousands of dollars in savings through our affinity partnerships.
Free Trust Accounting & Billing Software by Smokeball
Free for members of the D.C. Bar, Smokeball Bill has the potential to help law firms manage trust accounting more compliantly, bill easily, and get paid faster.
New Members
Learn more about the organization with the networking opportunities available as part of the exclusive benefits you receive for being a valued member.
Membership Classes & Fees
Learn about membership types, statuses, and suspensions.
District of Columbia Practice Manual
Purchase the definitive resource for attorneys practicing law in the District of Columbia. This comprehensive manual brings together the collective knowledge of hundreds of experienced practitioners in 35 chapters.
