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November 2025 Bar Admission Photos Young Lawyers Division, December 2025 On November 5, 2025, 1,637 new lawyers were sworn into the practice of law in Illinois during ceremonies held across all five judicial districts. Congratulations to Illinois' newest lawyers! 
The Committees on Character and Fitness By Jennifer E. Bae Young Lawyers Division, February 2017 A detailed look at the law license admission process for new attorneys.
The Committees on Character and Fitness By Jennifer E. Bae General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, December 2016 A detailed look at the law license admission process for new attorneys.
Ten tips for preparing for the bar exam By Jenna K. DiJohn Young Lawyers Division, December 2016 The author shares her tips and suggestions for getting ready for the bar exam.
News you can use Federal Civil Practice, September 2003 Each United States District Court in Illinois has now modified its local rules to allow a lawyer admitted to practice in one federal district court to be admitted in each of the other federal districts without requiring a personal appearance to do so.

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