At the swearing-in ceremony, an attorney will make a motion to have you admitted to the state bar. The Michigan Supreme Court and State Bar of Michigan welcomed 16 new attorneys in a virtual swearing-in ceremony on June 4, 2021.Admission to the Bar – Your "Swearing In" Ceremony. (1) Find the Right Judge. Is there a circuit court judge who you admire and respect? You have to bring the oath card to a notary, they notarize it and then you mail it to the State Bar of California. What splits the difference between Fed Ex and a massive ceremony? Is it weird to reach out to some random judge (clerk) and ask? One way we celebrate our NLS members is to attend the swearing in ceremonies that occur throughout the state. Experienced Attorney Applicants shall be admitted as provided in Rule 220.