The Nebraska State Bar Commission has received the Supreme Court’s approval of its recommendation for admission to the practice of law in the State of Nebraska for those having fulfilled all of the requirements under Rule § 3-117 for admission. A swearing-in ceremony took place on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. in the Rotunda of the Nebraska State Capitol. Click here for a list of the 169 individuals who participated in the ceremony.
The Nebraska State Bar Commission, as part of the Nebraska Supreme Court Attorney Services Division, conducts testing and reviews all applications for admission for those who wish to practice law within Nebraska. More information about the Nebraska State Bar Commission and the Attorney Services Division can be found at https://supremecourt.nebraska.gov.
The Constitution of the State of Nebraska distributes the judicial power of the state among the Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, district courts, and county courts. All state courts operate under the administrative direction of the Supreme Court. In addition to the courts created by the Constitution, the Nebraska judicial system has two other courts – separate juvenile courts located in Douglas, Lancaster, and Sarpy Counties, and a statewide Workers’ Compensation Court.