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:

New Member Laptop
Free registration to all live, virtual CLE programs
New Membership 24/7
24/7 access to thousands of hours of on-demand CLE programming
New Model Ebooks
Access to entire eBook library and hundreds of online fillable forms

 

NYSBA Articles
Thousands of articles covering legal topics across all practice areas
New Member Section
Includes 2 Section Memberships (Choose from 28 available)
Full Access
Full access to all NYSBA member partner benefits and discounts

Membership Pricing

 

Membership CategoryMonthly PricingYearly Pricing
Law StudentFREEFREE
Newly Admitted AttorneyFREEFREE
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
Affiliate Member$16.95/mo$203.40/yr
Paralegal$8.95/mo$107.40/yr

More Membership Options

 

Newly Admitted

Paralegal

Law Firms

Paralegals

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

Fellowships

Writing Competitions:

Mentorships:

Article Library

 
Law Students Articles

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

 

Madison Scarfaro
Madison Scarfaro ’24
Touro University Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center

 

Negin Nader Bazrafkan
Negin Nader Bazrafkan ’23
Fordham Law School
Rebekah Carson
Rebekah Carson ’23
Albany Law School

 

Emily E. Dazzo
Emily E. Dazzo ’23
Albany Law School
Steven Liu
Steven Liu ’23
Albany Law School

 

Kristin Paradisis
Kristin Paradisis ’24
Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University
Shaun Loverdi SQ
Shaun LoVerdi ’23
Albany Law School

 

Lindsay Matheos
Lindsay Matheos ’24
CUNY School of Law
Tyler Mittleman
Tyler Mittleman ’23
St. John’s School of Law

 

Gabriella Mickel
Gabriella Mickel ’23
Haub Law at Pace University
Bruce Leal
Bruce Leal ’24
American University Washington College

 

Dina Khedr
Dina Khedr ’24
Brooklyn Law School
Samuel Bifulco SQ
Samuel Bifulco ’23
Touro Law Center

 

Joseph Bizub
Joseph Bizub ’24
Brooklyn Law School
Sierra Sanchez
Sierra Sanchez ’23
Hofstra Law

 

Carisa Mckillop
Carisa McKillop ’24
Hofstra Law School
Josephine Whiteley
Josephine Whiteley ’24
New York Law School

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)

Young Lawyers

Join Any NYSBA Sections for Free 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. Law student members can join any of our Sections free of charge. Make an impact within your area of practice and join NYSBA Sections!

CHOOSE FROM ANY OF THE BELOW SECTIONS:

 

50+
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
Health Law
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)

Bar Admission Requirements – Pro Bono (NY Courts)

Bar Admission & Pro Bono – FAQs (NY Courts)

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.

 

Practical Skills Series

 

Online, Fillable Forms

Student Benefits

 

LinkedIn

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

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 Logo New

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

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.

 

LAP Program

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

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 Resources

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.

 

Rental Car Discounts

Travel and Rental Car Discounts

As part of your NYSBA membership you receive discounts on travel and rental cars through Avis and Hertz.

 

Yankee Stadium

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