Swearing-in Ceremonies planned for Bar Passers

Congratulations to the 87 soon-to-be Michigan attorneys who passed the February 2026 Bar exam and became eligible to become members of the State Bar of Michigan.

The next step is to attend a swearing-in ceremony. You can arrange for a private swearing-in or participate in one of several group swearing-in ceremonies planned by local bar associations in the spring and fall.

The following swearing-in ceremonies are currently scheduled:

• Grand Rapids Bar Association: Wednesday, May 27, 2026. Register online here.
• Kalamazoo County Bar Association: Thursday, May 21, 2026. Contact info@kalamazoobar.org for more information.
• Oakland County Bar Association: Friday, May 15, 2026. Contact ktillinger@ocba.org or register online here.
• Washtenaw County Bar Association: Thursday, May 21, 2026. More information is available here.  

Additional ceremonies may be added later. Learn more about swearing-in ceremonies here.

Posted May 7, 2026