As we move into the 2027 open enrollment season, we are pleased to share an important update regarding the health insurance options available to ISBA members in solo practice.
Providing access to high-quality, affordable health coverage remains a key priority for the Illinois State Bar Association. As part of our ongoing commitment to delivering strong value and meaningful benefits to our members, we continuously evaluate the marketplace to ensure our health plan offerings remain competitive and responsive to members' needs.
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November 4, 2026 | ISBA News
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November 4, 2026 |
Practice News
Candidates for associate judge vacancies in the Seventh Judicial Circuit have been rated in an advisory poll of lawyers conducted by the Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA). Ballots were sent to all ISBA members who practice or reside in the 7th Judicial Circuit. Licensed Illinois attorneys who are not members of the ISBA or are outside the circuit could request a ballot. The results of this poll are being released to the public at the request of Chief Judge Ryan M. Cadigan. Candidates are rated as “recommended” or “not recommended” based on whether respondents agree that the candidate “meets acceptable requirements for the office.” Candidates must receive at least 60% “agree” responses to that question to be rated as “Recommended”. Percentage is based on "agree" responses to each question; "no opinion" responses are not included.
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November 3, 2026 | Events
The Illinois State Bar Association and the Illinois Judges Association invite you to the 2026 Joint Midyear Meeting in Chicago! This two-day event features exceptional CLE programming, our first ever Casino Night, a holiday reception honoring the Supreme Court of Illinois, and much more. Register by November 30, 2026, to access early bird pricing! -
November 3, 2026 | Practice News
Justice David K. Overstreet of the Illinois Supreme Court will administer the attorney’s oath to 60 new lawyers across two ceremonies on Wednesday, November 4, in the Fifth Judicial District. The group is among 1,572 individuals who will be sworn in and admitted to the practice of law in Illinois during bar admission ceremonies held in the state’s five Supreme Court judicial districts. The first bar admission ceremony in the Fifth Judicial District will begin at 9 a.m. at the Southern Illinois University (SIU) School of Law Auditorium in Carbondale. -
November 3, 2026 | Practice NewsJustice Lisa Holder White of the Illinois Supreme Court will administer the attorney’s oath to 63 new lawyers across two ceremonies on Wednesday, November 4, in the Fourth Judicial District. The group is among 1,572 individuals who will be sworn in and admitted to the practice of law in Illinois during bar admission ceremonies held in the state’s five Supreme Court judicial districts. Justice Holder White will preside over the ceremonies, and the Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA) will host a reception following each ceremony.
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November 3, 2026 | Practice NewsJustice Mary K. O’Brien of the Illinois Supreme Court will administer the attorney’s oath to 94 new lawyers on Wednesday, November 4, in the Third Judicial District. The group is among 1,572 individuals who will be sworn in and admitted to the practice of law in Illinois during bar admission ceremonies held in the state’s five Supreme Court judicial districts. The bar admission ceremony in the Third Judicial District will begin at 11 a.m. at the Joliet Junior College Event Center, located at 1215 Houbolt Road.
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November 3, 2026 | Practice NewsJustice Elizabeth Rochford of the Illinois Supreme Court will administer the attorney’s oath to 81 new lawyers on Wednesday, November 4, in the Second Judicial District. The group is among 1,572 individuals who will be sworn in and admitted to the practice of law in Illinois during bar admission ceremonies held in the state’s five Supreme Court judicial districts. The bar admission ceremony in the Second Judicial District will begin at 10 a.m. at the Hemmens Cultural Center at 45 Symphony Way in Elgin.
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November 3, 2026 | Practice NewsIllinois Supreme Court Chief Justice P. Scott Neville, Jr., Justice Joy V. Cunningham, and Justice Sanjay T. Tailor will administer the attorney’s oath to 1,274 new lawyers over two bar admission ceremony sessions on Wednesday, November 4, in the First Judicial District. The group is among 1,572 individuals who will be sworn in and admitted to the practice of law in Illinois during bar admission ceremonies held in the state’s five Supreme Court judicial districts.
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November 3, 2026 | Practice NewsThe bar admission ceremonies for the 1,572 new attorneys who passed the July 2026 Bar Exam will be held on Wednesday, November 4, in all five judicial districts of Illinois. The First Judicial District ceremonies will be held in Chicago at 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. with Supreme Court Chief Justice P. Scott Neville, Jr., Justice Joy V. Cunningham, and Justice Sanjay T. Tailor swearing in candidates. The Second Judicial District ceremony will be held in Elgin at 10 a.m. with Justice Elizabeth Rochford swearing in candidates.
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November 2, 2026 |
Member Services | ISBA News
The Illinois State Bar Association’s Lawyer Finder Service provides referrals to local lawyers Mondays through Fridays. The Service makes referrals in a number of areas of law. For the month of October, 2026, the ISBA helped 1,322 people in need of legal services find lawyers.