Our New Membership Model is now live!
Access all of the networking and professional development resources our new membership model has to offer law students by becoming a member today. If you are still in law school, it is completely free!
Upon graduating, and being admitted, attorney members may take advantage of the following features of the brand-new membership model:
Free registration to all live, virtual CLE programs
24/7 access to thousands of hours of on-demand CLE programming
Access to entire eBook library and hundreds of online fillable forms
Thousands of articles covering legal topics across all practice areas
Includes 2 Section Memberships (Choose from 28 available)
Full access to all NYSBA member partner benefits and discounts
Membership Pricing
Membership Category | Monthly Pricing | Yearly Pricing |
---|---|---|
Law Student | FREE | FREE |
Newly Admitted Attorney | FREE | FREE |
Newly Admitted PLUS | $9.95/mo | $119.40/yr |
Attorney: 1-2 years | $14.95/mo | $179.40/yr |
Attorney: 3-6 years | $24.95/mo | $299.40/yr |
Attorney: 7+ years | $32.95/mo | $395.40/yr |
Attorney: Retired | $11.95/mo | $143.40/yr |
Affiliate Member | $16.95/mo | $203.40/yr |
Paralegal | $8.95/mo | $107.40/yr |
More Membership Options
Complimentary Membership for Students
Law Student
FREE
Membership includes:
- Complimentary membership to any of NYSBA’s 28 specialized Sections
- Discount on Kaplan’s New York State Bar Review course
- Discount on CaseBriefs StudyBuddyPro membership
- Student loan benefits and savings with SoFi
- Monthly subscription to monthly student eNewsletter
- Attorney Wellbeing Programs and Plans
- Complimentary digital subscriptions to: Bar Journal, State Bar News, New York State Law Digest and CasePrepPlus
- Access to all NYSBA member benefit partners
Scholarships & Competitions
Are you looking to start your legal career? The New York State Bar Association has the resources to help you succeed.
From writing competitions and scholarship funding to fellowships and internships with Fortune 500 companies, esteemed organizations and government institutions, NYSBA offers a wide variety of opportunities to help law students build their resume while also developing critical legal skills. Additionally, NYSBA’s sections offer various mentorship opportunities giving you the chance to gain real-world advice and guidance, while ensuring you receive the mentoring you need to maximize your potential. Take advantage of these opportunities that can help guide you on your way to become one of New York’s leading attorneys.
Scholarships for Nomination
- Elder Law and Special Needs – Honorable Joel K. Asarch Elder Scholarship
- Elder Law and Special Needs – T. David Stapleton Memorial Scholarship
- The Judge Bernard S. Meyer Scholarship
- Labor and Employment Law Section – Samuel M Kaynard Memorial Student Service Awards
- Local and State Government Law Section – Carol Van Scoyoc Scholarship
- Real Property Law Section Lorraine Power Tharp Scholarship
- Real Property Law Section Melvyn Mitzner Scholarship
Fellowships
- Business Law Section – Fellowship Program
- Commercial and Federal Litigation Section – Kay Crawford Murray Commercial Division Diversity Fellowship
- Environmental & Energy Law Section – Diversity & Inclusion Fellowship
- Health Law Section – Diversity Fellowship Program
- Hon. Charles L. Brieant, Jr. Fellowship
- Hon. Judith S. Kaye Children and the Law Committee Scholarship
- LondonEx- Legal Externships in London, by Syracuse University College of Law (DOCX)
- The New York Bar Foundation Fellowships
- Trusts & Estates Law Section – Fellowship Program
Writing Competitions:
- Antitrust Law Section – Student Writing Competition
- Business Law Section – Annual Law Student Writing Competition
- Committee on Animals and the Law – Student Writing Competition
- Dispute Resolution Section- Law Student Writing Competition
- Elder and Special Needs Law Journal – Diversity Writing Competition
- Entertainment Arts and Sports Law Section – Phil Cowan – Judith Bresler Memorial Scholarship Writing Competition
- Environmental Law Section – Professor William R Ginsberg Memorial Essay Contest
- International Section- Albert S Pergam International Law Writing Competition Award
- Labor and Employment Law Section- Dr. Emanuel Stein and Kenneth Stein Memorial Law Student Writing Competition
- Real Property Law Section Annual Student Writing Competition
Mentorships:
Article Library
Section’s, NYSBA members, and legal professionals curate substantive articles that are peer-written, relating to specific areas, for law students during school and beyond graduation. Check out our collection of articles to help you during your law school career.
AREAS OF PRACTICE
10 Tips for Practicing in Dispute Resolution
10 Tips for Practicing in Torts, Insurance, and Compensation Law
10 Tips for Practicing in Real Property Law
10 Tips for Practicing in Family Law
10 Tips for Practicing in General Practice
10 Tips for Practicing in Health Law
10 Tips for Practicing in Antitrust Law
10 Tips for Practicing in Commercial and Federal Litigation
ATTORNEY ADMISSIONS
Attorney Admission Requirements Brochure (PDF)
BAR EXAM
NYSBA: Bar Admission Application Question on Police Interactions, Sealed Records, Juvenile Delinquency Is Illegal, Must Be Revised (2022)
T. Andrew Brown: ‘Bar Application Question Does Harm to People Who Look Like Me’ (2022)
CAREER PLANNING AND JOB SEARCH
Life Insurance for the Young Single Adult
Life Insurance for Young Professionals
After New York State Bar Association Career Fair, Job Candidates Discuss What’s Next (2022)
MARKETING AND NETWORKING
What To Do on LinkedIn in 2023
5 Reasons to Join a Bar Association
Top Ten Reasons for Law Students to Join the Women in Law Section (“WILS”)
10 Reasons Why Law Students Should Join the Young Lawyers Section
10 Reasons Why Law Students Should Join the International Section
Best Practices for Networking Success in Law School and Beyond
STUDENT LOANS
Get Noticed: How NYSBA Student Scholarships, Fellowships, Writing Competitions and Mentorships Can Help You Succeed
TECHNOLOGY AND LAW SCHOOL RESOURCES
12 Things I Wish I Learned in Law School
Outline for Survival – A FIRST-YEAR LAW STUDENT TIP SHEET
Preparing Students for a 21st Century Law Practice
Tips for Law Students During the #StayAtHome Semester
WELLNESS
What Makes Lawyers Happy
Student Spotlight
Our Law Student Spotlight series features NYSBA law student members, the inspiration behind their decision to go to law school, how they are involved in their law schools, their accomplishments and achievements, and advice on why other future lawyers should get involved in NYSBA. If you would like to be featured in this series, please fill out and submit the form linked below.
Law Student Spotlights
The NYSBA Law Student Ambassador program will serve as a way for law student members to get more involved with NYSBA while also acting as a liaison on behalf of NYSBA to each of their perspective law schools. Ambassadors will be chosen to help represent NYSBA at their school events and orientations while also helping with NYSBA law student recruitment efforts.
QUALIFICATIONS
In order to be a NYSBA Ambassador, you must:
- Be an active NYSBA Law Student Member (Basic or Premium) Not a member? Contact the Member Resource Center at 800.582.2452 or [email protected] to enroll in your free membership.
- Be a 2L or 3L in an accredited New York State Law School
RESPONSIBILITIES
The responsibilities for a NYSBA Student Ambassador are as follows:
- Participate in quarterly meetings to discuss NYSBA student efforts, upcoming events, law student school related information and to provide feedback to NYSBA about what is going on within each of the law schools and their students.
- Seek opportunities within their schools for NYSBA to be a part of and actively communicate the benefits of membership, promote relevant events, increase student engagement, and recruit new members at on campus events as well as NYSBA programs and receptions.
- Represent NYSBA at law school orientations, bar association fairs, and on-campus events where NYSBA is available to participate at their perspective schools.
- Help spread the word via social media, school bulletin boards, and word-of-mouth on NYSBA events, membership, and opportunities. LinkedIn posts and/or re-shares about NYSBA membership are required from each ambassador once a month.
- Get involved with NYSBA and create content through articles, social media, and publications.
ON-BOARDING
NYSBA Ambassadors are picked by NYSBA Staff based on current relationships. When an ambassador is onboarded for the year, they will receive:
- NYSBA Yeti Tumbler
- NYSBA name badges for events
- NYSBA membership join business cards
- Recognition on the NYSBA website and social media platforms
- Complimentary admission to the NYSBA Annual Meeting
- Introductions to the Section Officers
All forms are to be submitted to our Student and New Member Relations Manager Amanda Logue at [email protected] by October 16, 2024.
Complimentary Section Membership(s)
Join NYSBA Sections and Make Your Mark Within Your Desired Area(s) of Practice and the Association
Sections are groups within NYSBA that focus on specific areas of practice or work settings. Section membership allows you to stay informed of developments in your interested areas of law, be part of a substantive group that addresses timely issues, and helps you make lifelong professional connections that will help you along your career path. Make an impact within your area of practice and join NYSBA Sections!
CHOOSE FROM ANY OF THE BELOW SECTIONS:
Antitrust Law
Business Law
Cannabis Law
Commercial and Federal Litigation
Corporate Counsel
Criminal Justice
Dispute Resolution
Elder Law & Special Needs
Entertainment, Arts & Sports Law
Environmental & Energy Law
Family Law
Food, Drug & Cosmetic Law
General Practice
Intellectual Property Law
International
Labor & Employment Law
LGBTQ Law
Local and State Government Law
Real Property Law
Tax
Torts, Insurance & Compensation Law
Trial Lawyers
Trusts & Estates Law
Women in Law
Young Lawyers
Pro Bono Requirements
Find Out More About Pro Bono Requirements for New York State Bar Admission
If you were enrolled at an ABA-approved law school and you are seeking admission to practice in New York on examination, you will need to complete 50 hours of qualifying pro bono work before you apply for admission to the New York bar. Only eligible pro bono work performed on or after May 1, 2012 will satisfy the Rule. The Requirement need not be fulfilled before a law student applies to take the New York bar examination; rather, the 50 hours must be completed before filing an application for admission.
Explore Resources
New York State Bar Pro Bono Requirement (NYU Public Interest Law Center)
eBook Library
NYSBA membership now includes access to our full library of eBooks and hundreds of online forms, at no additional charge. Select from dozens of eBooks as reference, including our award-winning Practical Skills Series, and over 200 annotated forms covering a variety of areas of practice.
Law student members may receive up to 25% off all eBook resources and online forms.
Online, Fillable Forms
BUYING AND SELLING A SMALL BUSINESS (13 Forms)
- Agreement of Assumption and Release
- Asset Purchase Agreement
- Bill of Sale and Assignment
- Closing Memorandum
- Directors and Shareholders Liquidation Resolutions
- Directors and Shareholders Resolutions Authorizing the Sale-Purchase of Assets
- Escrow Agreement
- Guaranty
- Limited Guaranty
- Plan of Liquidation and Dissolution
- Promissory Note
- Restrictive Agreement
- Security, Pledge and Escrow Agreement – Stock Purchase
CORPORATE AND PARTNERSHIP LAW (18 Forms)
- Action by Unanimous Written Consent of the Board of Directors re: Designated Bank
- Action by Unanimous Written Consent of the Shareholders re: Organizational Matters
- Benefit Corporation Bylaws Provision re: Annual Benefit Reports
- Clause for Certificate of Amendment of a Benefit Corporation
- Clause for Certificate of Incorporation of a Benefit Corporation
- Incorporators’ Waiver of Notice of Organizational Meeting
- Minutes of Annual Meeting of Shareholders
- Minutes of First Meeting of Shareholders
- Notice of First/Annual Meeting of Shareholders
- Organizational Resolutions Adopted by Incorporator
- Sample Petition for Dissolution of Corporation under BCL § 1104-a
- Shareholders’ Agreement – Subchapter S Corporation, Two Shareholders With Equal Ownership
- Stock Exchange Agreement Between Two Closely Held Corporations
- Unanimous Consent of Directors re Electronic Participation in Meetings
- Waiver of Notice of Annual Meeting of Shareholders
- Waiver of Notice of First Meeting of Board of Directors
- Waiver of Notice of First Meeting of Shareholders
- Waiver of Notice of Special Meeting of the Board of Directors
LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES (12 Forms)
- Breakup Agreement for Two-Member LLC With 50/50 Ownership
- Letter of Intent for Sale of Membership Interests in an LLC
- Notice of Formation of LLC – Domestic
- Notice of Formation of LLC – Foreign (LLC § 802)
- Operating Agreement for LLC
- Operating Agreement for PLLC
- Operating Agreement of [Delaware] LLC (Manager Managed/SPE Limitations)
- Operating Agreement of [Delaware] LLC (Member Managed/SPE Limitations)
- Operating Agreement—Delaware LLC with One Member
- Operating Agreement—New York LLC with Professional Manager
- Resolutions Authorizing Dissolution of a New York LLC
- Retainer Agreement in Connection with Formation of LLC
ARBITRATION AND MEDIATION (14 Forms)
- Affidavit in Support of Motion to Compel Arbitration and to Stay This Action
- Affidavit in Support of Motion to Confirm Arbitration Award
- Affirmation in Support of Motion to Stay Arbitration
- Disposition by Arbitrators Upon Application for Modification of Award
- Notice of Motion to Compel Arbitration Before the NYSE
- Notice of Motion to Confirm Arbitration Award
- Notice of Motion to Dismiss or Stay the Action Pending Arbitration
- Notice of Motion to Stay Action and Compel Arbitration
- Notice of Motion to Stay Arbitration
- Notice of Petition to Compel Arbitration
- Petition to Compel Arbitration
- Supporting Affidavit on Notice to Stay Action and Compel Arbitration
- Remote Mediation Confidentiality Stipulation (EDNY)
- Stipulation and Agreement—Confidentiality
DEBT COLLECTION (22 Forms)
- Additional Notice of Consumer Credit Action – Courts Outside NYC
- Affidavit of Confession of Judgment
- Affidavit of Mailing Notice (Corporation) – CPLR 3215(g)
- Affidavit of Mailing Notice (Natural Person – Place of Employment) – CPLR 3215(g)(3)
- Affidavit of Mailing Notice (Natural Person – Residential Address) – CPLR 3215(g)(3)
- Affidavit of Service
- Affirmation in Support of Plaintiffs Claim for Attorney Fees
- Alternate Affidavit of Confession of Judgment
- City Court Summons
- Complaint – Consumer Credit Transaction
- Complaint – Goods Sold and Delivered
- Default Affirmation and Order
- Extension of Time to File Affidavit of Service (CPLR 308)
- Extension of Time to Serve (CPLR 306-b)
- Order Awarding Attorney Fees
- Order of Severance
- Postal Search
- Statement for Judgment
- Statement of Service by Mail and Acknowledgment of Receipt
- Stipulation of Settlement
- Summons
- Word Count Verification
ENFORCEMENT OF MONEY JUDGMENTS (18 Forms)
- Affirmation & Order to Show Cause to Punish for Contempt
- Affirmation in Support of Motion to Set Installment Payments
- Exemption Claim Form
- Final Order of Contempt
- Income Execution
- Information Subpoena with Restraining Notice to Financial Institution
- Information Subpoena with Restraining Notice to Judgment Debtor
- Installment Payment Order
- Judgment (Turnover Proceeding – CPLR 5227)
- Motion & Order to Compel Compliance with Information Subpoena
- Motion For Warrant for Failure to Comply with Order to Compel
- Notice of Motion to Set Installment Payments
- Notice of Petition (Turnover Proceeding – CPLR 5227)
- Petition (Turnover Proceeding – CPLR 5227)
- Property Execution with Notice to Garnishee
- Satisfaction
- Subpoena Duces Tecum with Restraining Order to Judgment Debtor
- Warrant of Commitment & Supporting Affidavit
- Affirmation in Support of Motion to Grant Access to Premises
- Affirmation in Support of Motion to Preserve Evidence
- Affirmation in Support of Omnibus Motion
- Counsel at First Appearance Arraignment Worksheet
- Defense Certificate of Article 245 Compliance
- Model Bail Application
- Notice of Appearance
- Notice of Omnibus Motion
- Request for a Bill of Particulars
ELDER LAW AND SPECIAL NEEDS PLANNING (6 Forms)
- Engagement Letter (Flat Fee)
- Engagement Letter (Hourly Fee)
- Irrevocable Trust
- New York Living Will
- Pour-Over Will
- Revocable Trust
GUARDIANSHIP (24 Forms)
- Affidavit in Support of Order for Discharge
- Affidavit of Court Evaluator to Retain Independent Medical Expert
- Notice of Proceeding
- Oath and Designation of Clerk
- Order and Judgment Appointing Guardian of the Person and Property
- Order Authorizing Sale of Real Property
- Order Discharging Guardian and Surety
- Order for Independent Medical Expert
- Order Settling and Approving Final Account
- Order to Show Cause for Approval of Final Account
- Order to Show Cause to Authorize Sale of Real Property
- Order to Show Cause to Discover Property
- Order to Show Cause to Transfer Guardianship Pursuant to M.H.L. § 83.31
- Order to Show Cause—Application for Appointment of a Guardian of Person and Property
- Order to Show Cause—Application for Appointment of a Guardian with Request for Temporary Restraining Order and Injunction
- Order to Show Cause—Application for Appointment of a Special Guardian (Medicaid)
- Petition for Appointment of a Guardian of Person and Property
- Petition for Judicial Settlement of Final Account
- Provisional Order Transferring Guardianship Pursuant to M.H.L. § 83.31
- Report of Sale of Real Property
- Short Form Commission
- Statement of Death per M.H.L. § 81.44
- Statement Regarding Real Property
- Verified Petition for Sale of Real Property
- Agreement to Provide Trust Services
- Application to the Attorney General for a Determination on the Disposition of Down Payments Application for Dispute Resolution
- Escrow & Trust Provisions for Offering Plans—Attorney General Model Form for Escrow Agreement
- Judgment (Deceased Attorney)
- Missing Clients—Related Procedural Forms—22 N.Y.C.R.R. § 1200.0, Rule 1.15(f)
- Notice of Motion (Deceased Attorney)
- Petition No. 1 (Deceased Attorney)
- Petition No. 2 (Deceased Attorney)
- Sample Escrow Agreement No. 1
- Sample Escrow Agreement No. 2
- Affidavit of Service by Mail of Judgment of Divorce with Notice of Entry
- Certificate of Compliance
- Client Attorney Certification
- Client Attorney Certification (Option No. 2)
- Combined Subpoena Duces Tecum and Witness Trial Subpoena
- Consent to Change Attorney
- Corrections to Deposition
- Defendant’s Verified Statement of Removal of Barriers to Remarriage
- Demand for Discovery and Inspection
- Demand for Statement of Net Worth (Demand Only)
- Letter to Attorney re Proposed Settlement Agreement (Open)
- Letter to Client re Proposed Property Settlement Agreement
- Letter to Client re Proposed Property Settlement Agreement (Confidential)
- Letter to Client re Tax Consequences
- Letter to Other Party’s Attorney re Execution of Agreement
- Letter to Spouse
- Memorandum of Separation Agreement
- Non-Engagement Letter
- Notice for Preservation of Electronic Evidence
- Notice of Appeal
- Notice of Appearance with Demand for Relief
- Notice of Entry
- Notice of Settlement
- Notice to Admit Truth of Facts
- Notice to Provide Expert’s Information
- Notice to Take Deposition
- Plaintiff’s Affidavit in Support of Judgment of Divorce
- Plaintiff’s Verified Statement of Removal of Barriers to Remarriage
- Qualified Medical Child Support Order
- Request for Preliminary Conference
- Retainer Letter
- Support Collection Unit Information Sheet
- Verified Answer (Uncontested Action)
- Verified Answer with Alternate Right of Defendant to Obtain Divorce
- Verified Complaint (Constructive Abandonment)
- Verified Complaint (Irreconcilable Differences)
- Verified Reply
- Witness Trial Subpoena
Zoning and Land Use
- Attorney-Client Fee Agreement
- Court Summons
- CPLR 5003-a Letter to Defendant Transmitting Settlement Documents
- Deposition Exhibit Log
- General Release
- IA-21 Form – Standard Compromise Order
- Judicial Conference Closing Statement
- Judicial Conference Retainer Statement
- Letter of Representation to Defendant Owner and Driver
- Plaintiff’s General Combined Demands with a Demand for a Verified Bill of Particulars
- Plaintiff’s Notice to Admit
- Plaintiff’s Notice to Produce CPLR 3101(f) Disclosure
- Plaintiff’s Request to Charge in a Motor Vehicle Negligence Case
- Pre-Suit Demand Letter for Insurance Information Under Insurance Law § 3420(f)(2)(A)
- Request for Driving Abstract
- Standard Stipulation of Discontinuance
- Statement of Service by Mail and Acknowledgment of Receipt by Mail
- Underinsured Uninsured Notification Letter
- Verified Summons and Complaint in an Automobile Negligence Case
Power of Attorney Form
COMMERCIAL LEASING (19 Forms)
- Assignment and Assumption of Lease (Basic)
- Assignment and Assumption of Lease (with Schedules)
- Exclusive Agency Agreement for Commercial Building
- Exclusive Brokerage Agreement for Lease Drafted by Owner’s Attorney
- Landlord’s Consent to Assignment
- Lease Rider
- Letter of Credit
- Model Broker Registration Agreement and Commission Waiver
- Model Commercial Lease
- Model Memorandum of Lease
- Model Office Sublease
- Model Surrender Agreement
- Model Tenant Estoppel Certificate
- Model Term Sheet for Lease
- Non-Exclusive Brokerage Agreement Drafted by Owner’s Attorney
- Sight Draft (Exhibit A)
- Subordination, Nondisturbance and Attornment Agreement (with Schedules A and B)
- Subordination, Nondisturbance and Attornment Agreement (Optional)
- Transfer Notice (Exhibit B)
COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE (10 Forms)
- Administrator’s Deed (Form 8005)
- Affidavit of Title (Lender’s Form)
- Affidavit Under Section 255 Tax Law
- Bargain and Sale Deed with Covenant Against Grantor’s Acts (Individual or Corporation) (Form 8007)
- Contract of Sale
- Executor’s Deed (Individual or Corporation) (Form 8010)
- Memorandum of Lease
- Mortgage Modification, Consolidation and Extension Agreement
- Quitclaim Deed (Individual or Corporation) (Form 8009)
- Satisfaction of Mortgage
LANDLORD-TENANT (4 Forms)
- Notice of Termination of Lease
- Notice of Termination of Tenancy at Sufferance
- Notice to Cure Default
- Rent Demand
MECHANIC’S LIENS (27 Forms)
- Affidavit in Support of Application for Ex Parte Order Discharging Lien for Public Improvement
- Affidavit in Support of Application to Cancel Notice of Lien
- Affidavit of Personal Service of Bond Undertaking upon Corporation
- Affirmation in Support of Application to Continue Private Lien
- Affirmation to Discharge Lien by Deposit
- Attorney’s Affirmation to Continue or Extend Public Lien Subsequent to Extension Procedure
- Demand for Verified Statement from Trustee under Lien Law § 76
- Demand Pursuant to § 38 of the Lien Law
- Extension of Lien on Private Property
- Extension of Lien under a Public Improvement
- Notice of Application for Ex Parte Order Discharging by Retention a Lien for a Public Improvement
- Notice of Application for Order Requiring Itemized Statement Pursuant to Lien Law § 38
- Non-Revocation Certificate
- Notice of Application to Continue Lien on Public Improvement
- Notice of Application to Continue Lien
- Notice of Petition to Require Lien Law § 76 Statement
- Notice to Commence Action or Show Cause Pursuant to Lien Law § 59
- Notice to County Clerk as to Mechanic’s Lien Bond Pursuant to Lien Law § 19(4)(a)
- Notice to Government Agency as to Public Improvement Lien Bond
- Order Canceling Notice of Lien
- Order Continuing Private Lien
- Order Continuing Public Improvement Lien
- Order Discharging by Retention a Lien for Public Improvement
- Petition to Require Trustee to Provide Lien Law § 76 Statement
- Satisfaction of Lien—Public Improvement
- Satisfaction or Release or Discharge of Lien on Public Improvement
- Verified Petition for Order Requiring Lien Law § 38 Itemized Statement
MORTGAGE FORECLOSURES (30 Forms)
- Affirmation of Regularity
- Affirmation of Service by Mail
- Certificate of Merit
- Complaint
- Costs of Plaintiff with Attorney’s Affirmation
- Form Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale—Residential Foreclosure
- Form Order of Reference—Residential Foreclosures
- Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale
- Notice of Foreclosure and Sale
- Notice of Pendency of Action
- Notice to Tenants by Successor in Interest
- Notice to Tenants of Buildings in Foreclosure
- Order Confirming Referee’s Report of Sale
- Order of Reference in Mortgage Foreclosure
- Referee’s Deed
- Referee’s Oath
- Referee’s Report of Sale
- Report of Amount Due
- Schedule A—Abstract of Documentary Evidence
- Statement of Sale
- Summons (General)
- Summons (Residential Property of not more than three units)
- Surplus Monies
- Terms of Sale
- Upset Calculation
REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS-RESIDENTIAL (47 Forms)
- Acceleration Affidavit—To Postpone Condition Requiring Borrower to Sell Current Residence
- Acceptance of Statutory Short-Form Power of Attorney – Sample Letter
- Addendum to Contract for Purchase and Sale
- Administrator’s Deed
- Affidavit as to Power of Attorney Being in Full Force
- Affidavit of Exemption (Tax Law §253(1-A))
- Affidavit of Title
- Attorney’s Affidavit of Compliance
- Authorization to Release Information
- Bargain and Sale Deed, with Covenant Against Grantor’s Acts (Individual or Corporation)
- Bargain and Sale Deed, Without Covenant Against Grantor’s Acts
- Broker’s Offer Memorandum — Fact Sheet
- Brokerage Agreement—Seller
- Buyer Retainer Letter
- Certification for No Information Reporting on the Sale or Exchange of a Principal Residence
- Combined Note and Mortgage
- Contract of Sale (NYBTU Form 8041)
- Contract of Sale—Condominium Unit
- Contract of Sale—Cooperative Apartment
- Executor’s Deed (NYBTU-8010)
- F.I.R.P.T.A. Affidavit of Facts Relating to the Withholding of Tax upon the Disposition of United States Real Property Interests Pursuant to 26 U.S.C. 1445(B)(2)
- F.I.R.P.T.A. Non-Foreign Certification by Individual Transferor
- Fence and Boundary Affidavit
- Holdover Agreement (Long Form)
- Holdover Agreement (Short Form)
- Judgment Affidavit
- Letter of Engagement
- Mortgage
- Mortgage (Statutory Short Form M)
- Mortgage Note (Fixed Rate)
- Mortgage Note (NYBTU Form 8011)
- Natural Person Mortgagee—Affidavit of Exemption § 253(1-a)
- New York State Disclosure Form—Buyer and Seller
- New York State Disclosure Form—Landlord and Tenant
- Occupancy Agreement
- Occupancy Agreement for Seller in Possession After Closing
- Property Condition Disclosure Statement
- Quitclaim Deed (IRS-8009)
- Smoke Alarm and Carbon Monoxide Detector Affidavit
- Referee’s Deed in Foreclosure
- Residential Contract of Sale
- Seller Retainer Letter
- Seller’s Attorney’s Transmittal Letter
- Survey Affidavit
- Title Insurance Disclosure Statement
- Undertaking/Indemnity for Transfer Tax by Transferee and Its Designated Title Agency
- Warranty Deed with Full Covenants
ESTATE PLANNING AND WILL DRAFTING (31 Forms) PROBATE (24 Forms)
- Administration Citation (Form A-2)
- Affidavit of Attesting Witness (Form P-3)
- Affidavit of Comparison (Form P-13)
- Affidavit of No Debt (Form P-12)
- Affidavit of Regularity (Form A-7)
- Affidavit of Service of Citation (Adult) (Form A-10)
- Affidavit of Service of Citation (Form P-7)
- Affidavit Proving Handwriting (Form P-9)
- Application and Order to Dispense with Testimony of Attesting Witness (Form P-8)
- Application for Preliminary Letters Testamentary (Form P- 2)
- Attorney’s Certification in Probate Proceeding
- Decree Appointing Administrator (Form A-6)
- Decree Granting Probate
- Notice of Application for Letters of Administration (Form A-3)
- Notice of Probate (Form P-6)
- Notice to Consul General (Form A-5)
- Petition for Letters of Administration (Form A-1)
- Petition for Probate (Form P-1)
- Probate Citation (Form P-5)
- Renunciation of Letters of Administration c.t.a. and Waiver of Process (Form P-11)
- Renunciation of Nominated Executor and or Trustee (Form P-10)
- Waiver of Citation and Consent to Appointment of Administrator (Corporation) (Form A-9)
- Waiver of Citation, Renunciation and Consent to Appointment of Administrator (Individual) (Form A-8)
- Waiver of Process; Consent to Probate (Form P-4) WILL DRAFTING (7 Forms)
- Dual Representation Letter
- Engagement Letter (Flat Fee)
- Engagement Letter (Hourly Fee)
- Health Care Proxy
- Last Will and Testament with Affidavit for Attesting Witnesses
- Living Will
- Separate Representation Letter
Student Benefits
NYSBA Law Student Connection
Join the NYSBA Law Student Connection group on LinkedIn and be a part of a community where you can connect with other law students and receive up-to-date information, content, and resources tailored to you while you’re in your law school career.
Kaplan Bar Review
NYSBA student members may receive a $200 discount off the seasonal sale price of Kaplan’s New York State Bar Review Course at time of purchase. This discount may not be combined with other promotional discounts or offers beyond the public seasonal sale price.
SoFi Student Loans
SoFi refinances your student loans into one low-rate payment – both federal AND private qualified student loans are eligible. Competitively low variable or fixed rate options with a $300 welcome bonus!
StudyBuddy Pro
NYSBA student members may receive up to a 20% discount off their lifetime StudyBuddy Pro membership by using the unique NYSBA / StudyBuddy Pro coupon at the time of checkout. StudyBuddy Pro is the leading platform for law school success. This discount may not be combined with any other discount offers provided for StudyBuddy Pro.
Lawyer Assistance Program (LAP)
The New York State Bar Association’s Lawyer Assistance Program provides several important services to the legal community across New York State, including law students. Services include the LAP hotline, programming, articles and resources, peer support, volunteer opportunities, well-being, and much more.
Lawyer Assistance Program Hotline
The LAP Hotline is a free confidential service provided to members who are seeking assistance with challenges such as depression, anxiety, burnout, alcohol or drug related concerns, and other mental health issues. All communications with the LAP Hotline staff are strictly confidential.
Student Loan Debt Relief Resources
Providing greater student loan relief for attorneys and non-attorneys is a legislative and policy goal of the New York State Bar Association. The resources and articles linked here provide useful information on current student loan debt relief programs. This resource page was prepared by the President’s Committee on Access to Justice Public Interest Loan Repayment Subcommittee.
Travel and Rental Car Discounts
As part of your NYSBA membership you receive discounts on travel and rental cars through Avis and Hertz.
Sports and Entertainment Offers
NYSBA members receive discounted offers and tickets to the Barclays Center, the Brooklyn Nets, Radio City Music Hall, NYC Zoos and Aquariums, the New York Yankees, and more!
Frequently Asked Questions
Attorneys and Solicitors outside of New York State and the United States do not have to be licensed in New York State to become a member of the New York State Bar Association. We also accept law student memberships from those attending law school outside of New York State.
The membership term is anniversary-based and reflects the date of joining. When selecting a membership payment option (annual or monthly), the membership is a year-long membership term and you are obligated to fulfill your payment(s) for the duration of the entire membership term.
In the event a member elects to cancel or otherwise terminate their membership, they agree to pay the remaining balance each month where applicable, satisfying their annual membership term in full at time of cancellation. The member will retain access to NYSBA member benefits for the entire membership term. We are not obligated to issue refunds for cancelled memberships. Full refunds or partial refunds for cancelled memberships will be considered and issued at the discretion of NYSBA and are not guaranteed. To request a full or partial refund, please contact [email protected] and provide a brief explanation of the purpose of the cancellation and request for the full or partial refund.
We follow an auto-renewal protocol to ensure as little disruption during a membership term and its renewal, however, all members may cancel their membership at any time and can manage their autorenew settings prior to the next renewal period.
Any New York attorney who has a genuine financial hardship may apply for tuition assistance for a CLE program by completing a Tuition Assistance Request Form and returning it to the CLE Department no later than five working days prior to the program date, explaining the basis of his/her hardship. If granted, the attorney will receive tuition assistance, depending on the individual’s circumstances.
We provide special incentives for law firms that wish to sign up all of their attorneys, provide access to all of the same resources a single member would receive, and receive a single invoice for maximum convenience. Please contact [email protected] for more information.
International members adhere to the same pricing tiers as attorneys in the domestic U.S. We encourage any member outside of the U.S. to read more about our dues waiver program should they qualify for a discount based on financial hardship.
In-person CLE programs, that likely require a separate budget, due to on-site needs and expenses, will likely require a separate registration fee. Select programs such as International Estate Planning Insitute, and our ongoing Bridging the Gap virtual program, would require a separate registration fee. All Section off-site meetings, such as the seasonal destination meetings, would require a separate registration fee due to expenses involved.
Member Resource Center 800.582.2452 [email protected]