You must first register as an attorney applicant with the State Bar's Office of Admissions. Those seeking to be provisionally licensed can use the form at the bottom of this page to be listed for potential Supervising Lawyers to contact you.To qualify, attorneys must have been active members of the California State Bar, in good standing, for at least 10 years before appointment. Once you are sworn in, you need to create your State Bar profile. Are you worried about disciplinary actions or a California State Bar application? Our California bar defense attorney can offer advice. CA Attorney General Resources. Call Attorney Search Network toll free at (800) 215-1190 or fill out our online form for a lawyer referral. Participation is optional for becoming sworn in to the CA State Bar. The event is free to graduates and their guests.