APPENDIX OF FORMS
FORM 1
ADMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
Instructions for Admission by Verified Application
The accompanying form shall be used in applying for admission to the bar of this court pursuant
to RCFC 83.1. This form should be duly executed and returned to the clerk along with the following
items:
1. A certificate issued within the last 30 days by the clerk of the highest court of any U.S. state,
territory, or possession, or the District of Columbia, attesting to your admission to the bar of that
court and your good standing therein (Note: a letter from the bar of your state is NOT
acceptable);
2. Two (2) letters or signed statements from attorneys stating the following:
a. They are members of the bar of this court or of the Supreme
Court of the United States;
b. They are not related to you;
c. You are personally known to them;
d. Y
ou possess all of the qualifications required for admission here;
e. They have examined your application; and
f. They affirm that your personal and professional character and standing are good; and
3. A check, made payable to “Clerk, U.S. Court of Federal Claims,” in the amount required by the
fee schedule posted on the court’s website at www.uscfc.uscourts.gov/fee-schedule.
Applications (including letters and fee) must be complete when submitted; incomplete
applications will be returned.
Admission under this procedure does not require your appearance in person. A certificate will
be forwarded
to you upon the granting of your application.
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Court of Federal Claims Bar Association
Pro Bono/Attorney Referral Pilot Program Registration
Attorneys who register for the Pro Bono/Attorney Referral Pilot Program agree to the following terms:
I am willing to be contacted regarding representation of pro se plaintiffs on a pro bono basis. I agree that
the clerk’s office of the U.S. Court of Federal Claims may provide my name and contact information to the
U.S. Court of Federal Claims Bar Association and to potential clients in need of representation. I
understand that by registering for the Pro Bono/Attorney Referral Pilot Program, I will not be obligated to
represent any particular plaintiff. I certify that I have at least five years of civil litigation experience or that
I will be supervised by an attorney with at least five years of civil litigation experience.
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IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION OF
(Please print/type your full name on the above line.)
FOR ADMISSION TO PRACTICE IN
THE UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS
TO THE CHIEF JUDGE AND JUDGES OF THE UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS:
The petitioner, , re
spectfully shows this court:
That he/she is a resident of the city of , the state of , and
that petitioner on the date of was duly licensed and admitted to practice as an
attorney at law in the (highest state court), and is now a
member of the bar thereof and in good standing.
WHEREFORE, said petitioner herein prays that he/she may be
admitted to practice in the United States Court of
Federal Claims in accordance with the laws and rules applicable thereto.
I,
DO SOLEMNLY SWEAR (OR
AFFIRM) THAT I WILL SUPPORT THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES AND THAT I WILL
CONDUCT MYSELF IN AN UPRIGHT MANNER AS AN ATTORNEY OF THIS COURT.
I declare (or certify, verify, or state) under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on (date)
. (2
8 U.S.C. § 1746)
Address (including firm if applicable):
Signature
Phone:
Fax:
Email:
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Court of Federal Claims Bar Association
Pro Bono/Attorney Referral Pilot Program Registration*
I am willing to be contacted regarding the representation of pro se plaintiffs on a pro bono basis in the
following types of cases. By checking the box(es) below, I agree to the terms described in the Admissions
Instructions.
Civilian Pay Takings
Contracts Tax
Intellectual Property Unjust Co
nviction & Imprisonment
Military Claims Miscellaneous—Other
Native American
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Representation of Vaccine Program petitioners is not included; representation of those petitioners is
governed by 42 U.S.C. §§ 300aa-1 to -34. The Office of Special Masters maintains a list of attorneys
(posted on
the court's website at www.uscfc.uscourts.gov/vaccine-programoffice-special-masters) who
are willing to accept vaccine injury cases. If you would like to be added to the list, please check here:
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