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. By being one of our tens of thousands of members, you gain access to our premier members-only legal resources, programs, advocacy, and networking opportunities.
Membership Benefits
Membership Dues
Dues Rates
- Newly Admitted: Year One [Attorneys admitted April 2020 or after] FREE
- 0-2 Years [Attorneys admitted January 2018 to March 2020] $95.00
- 3-6 Years [Attorneys admitted 2014 to 2017] $175.00
- 7+ Years [Attorneys admitted 2013 and prior] $275.00
NEWLY ADMITTED: YEAR ONE
- Access to all NYSBA partner benefits
- 25% minimum discount on all NYSBA-delivered CLE programs (Live & On-Demand)
- 25% minimum discount on all NYSBA print/online publications and online forms
- Complimentary subscriptions to: Bar Journal, State Bar News, New York State Law Digest and CasePrepPlus
- Year One attorneys may upgrade to the next membership level and receive qualifying benefits
ATTORNEY: 0-2 YEARS
- Complimentary membership to Young Lawyers Section
- 2.0 MCLE on-demand credits of your choice
- Complimentary CPLR on-demand program
- Access to complimentary downloadable forms
- 1-year resume posting via Career Center
- Access to all NYSBA partner benefits
- 25% minimum discount on all NYSBA-delivered CLE programs (Live & On-Demand)
- 25% minimum discount on all NYSBA print/online publications and online forms
- Complimentary subscriptions to: Bar Journal, State Bar News, New York State Law Digest and CasePrepPlus
ATTORNEY: 3-6 YEARS
- 4.0 MCLE on-demand credits of your choice
- Access to complimentary downloadable forms
- 1-year resume posting via Career Center
- Access to all NYSBA partner benefits
- 25% minimum discount on all NYSBA-delivered CLE programs (Live & On-Demand)
- 25% minimum discount on all NYSBA print/online publications and online forms
- Complimentary subscriptions to: Bar Journal, State Bar News, New York State Law Digest and CasePrepPlus
ATTORNEY: 7+ YEARS
- 6.0 MCLE on-demand credits of your choice
- Access to complimentary downloadable forms
- 1-year resume posting via Career Center
- Access to all NYSBA partner benefits
- 25% minimum discount on all NYSBA-delivered CLE programs (Live & On-Demand)
- 25% minimum discount on all NYSBA print/online publications and online forms
- Complimentary subscriptions to: Bar Journal, State Bar News, New York State Law Digest and CasePrepPlus
Law Student Dues
- Law Student: Basic FREE
- Law Student: Premium $45.00
LAW STUDENT: BASIC
- Access to all NYSBA partner benefits
- Monthly student e-Newsletter
- Complimentary digital subscriptions to: Bar Journal, State Bar News, New York State Law Digest and CasePrepPlus
LAW STUDENT: PREMIUM
- Complimentary membership to Young Lawyers Section
- Discount on Kaplan Bar Prep
- Discount on Casebriefs Study Guide software
- 1-year resume posting via Career Center
- Access to all NYSBA partner benefits
- Monthly student e-Newsletter
- Complimentary digital subscriptions to: Bar Journal, State Bar News, New York State Law Digest and CasePrepPlus
Section Dues
- Antitrust: $30
- Business Law: $25
- Commercial & Federal Litigation: $40
- Corporate Counsel: $30
- Criminal Justice: $35
- Dispute Resolution: $35
- Elder Law & Special Needs: $30
- Entertainment, Arts & Sports Law: $35
- Environmental & Energy Law: $35
- Family Law: $35
- Food, Drug & Cosmetic Law: $30
- General Practice: $25
- Health Law: $35
- Intellectual Property Law: $30
- International: $35
- Judicial: $25 (Limited to Judges of Courts of Record)
- Labor & Employment Law: $35
- LGBTQ People and the Law: FREE (Complimentary through 2021)
- Local and State Government Law: $30
- Real Property Law: $40 (Attorneys admitted 5 years or less are $10)
- 50+ Lawyers: $20 (Attorneys age 50 and over)
- Tax: $25
- Torts, Insurance, & Compensation Law : $40
- Trial Lawyers: $40
- Trusts & Estates Law: $40
- Women in Law: $30
- Young Lawyers: $20 (Law students and attorneys admitted less than 10 years)
For more information on each NYSBA Section [Click Here]
David M. Schraver
“Being a part of NYSBA is part of being a lawyer.”
Sharon T. Hoskins
“My NYSBA membership is invaluable. It has enabled me to enhance my knowledge, hone my skills, and develop useful relationships with recognized leaders — all within my practice area.”
Michael D. Mann
“I can tell you that my real-world leadership experience in NYSBA’s Young Lawyers Section allows me to meet firsthand with many successful and influential attorneys.”
Fernado A. Bohorquez
“My NYSBA membership helps me keep in touch with the pulse of our profession. It continually updates me on the issues most pressing to my practice.”
FAQ'S
If you wish to complete a printable application to email, fax or mail in: [2020 Membership Application]
Your NYSBA membership identification card will be mailed to you within approximately six to eight weeks of either joining or renewing. You may contact NYSBA’s Member Resource Center if you’d like to check on the status of your card: [email protected], 518.463.3200 or 800.582.2452.
A new, simpler way to pay your dues
Enrolling in this option means your credit card will be charged automatically on a monthly (or yearly) basis based on the billing preference you select. It will allow for you to seamlessly keep your membership current while continuously providing you with your benefits without any interruption.
Two payment options are available:
Monthly Plan – First payment is due upon renewing and then subsequent payments spread out equally over the remaining months in the year of your membership.
Annual Plan – Pay full dues now and it will automatically renew on an annual basis.
You can follow the instructions during the online join/renewal process and select the option at that time or request the auto renew option with one of our Member Resource Center representatives if joining/renewing by phone.
MEMBER RESOURCE CENTER
If you have questions please contact us at 800.582.2452 | [email protected]
Hours: Monday – Friday | 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
The Dues Waiver Program is intended to help members by providing assistance to attorneys whose financial circumstances are such that full payment of membership dues would pose a financial hardship. Situations which would merit a dues waiver include: Unemployment or income constraints, time out from practice for family or health reasons,and reduced income based upon extraordinary practice or business losses. Current or prospective members of the New York State Bar Association are eligible to apply for dues waivers. Participation in the program is limited to two consecutive membership years, absent extenuating circumstances. [Dues Waiver Application]
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