Become A NYSBA Member

For more than 140 years, the New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) has been the voice of the legal profession in New York State. Our mission is to shape the development of law, educate and inform the public and respond to the demands of our diverse and ever-changing legal profession. NYSBA advocates for state and federal legislation and works tirelessly to promote equal access to justice for all. Join more than tens of thousands of NYSBA members from around the world in accessing our premier members-only legal resources, programs, advocacy, and networking opportunities.

Here is how NYSBA works for our members:

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  Expand Your Network

  Become part of a worldwide community of attorneys from across New York, all 50 states and more than 100 countries. Plus, join one or more of our 26 sections and get members-only access to our online communities, where you can easily exchange ideas and advice with colleagues.
  

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  Get Resources for Your Practice

  Stay current and competitive with ethics opinions, forms and reference publications, and free legal research from Fastcase.
  

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  Discounted and Free CLE

  Take advantage of discounted and free CLE programs, webcasts and downloadable online on-demand programs.
  

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  Grow Your Professional Skills

  Enhance your skills and reputation by writing articles for NYSBA publications, speaking at NYSBA programs and serving on NYSBA education panels.
  

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  Save Money

  Receive exclusive discounts and pricing on products and services for lawyers and law offices.
  

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  Advance Your Career

  Browse over 1,000 open positions, post your resume free for one year, or list a job in our Career Center.
  

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  Help Shape Laws and Policies

  Advocate for equality, justice and the legal profession, through participation in our influential committees, which help shape public policy and reform the law.
  

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  Receive Free NYSBA Publications

  Stay informed about legal news through free NYSBA publications including the Bar Journal, CasePrepPlus and State Bar News — distributed only to NYSBA members.
  

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  Protect Yourself and Your Firm

  Take advantage of NYSBA insurance solutions that are tailored to the unique needs of attorneys — including optimal business insurance, outstanding employee benefits and personal coverage.
  

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  Stand Up for Human and Civil Rights

  NYSBA stands with the most vulnerable in our society including immigrants, refugees, children, and sexual assault and domestic violence victims by providing legal advice, funding and advocacy in our communities.
  

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