NJSBA Law Students
Your Legal Community Starts Here.
Find people, practical resources, and opportunities to support your journey from law school into the profession.
Free Law Student Membership
$0
For students currently enrolled in law school.
Through March 31, 2028
No credit card required.
Elevate Your Professional Growth
Start with these benefits and resources for law students. Sign in to your NJSBA account when prompted to access member offers.
Learn With Free CLE
Receive free registration for CLE seminars held in person, virtually, or on demand. Explore practice areas and learn from experienced attorneys.
Study With Support
Law student members can receive 20% off a StudyBuddy Pro subscription using the NJSBA member offer.
Find Your Community
Join the Young Lawyers Division and any NJSBA practice-oriented sections for free. Build connections around your professional interests.
Explore Your Career
Browse the Career Center and start learning about the transition from law school to practice.
Stay Informed
Enjoy a complimentary digital subscription to New Jersey Lawyer magazine, with practical insight and perspectives from across the profession.
Prepare For The Bar
NJSBA members can save 10% on Quimbee Bar Review and Quimbee Bar Review+, up to $200.
Free CLE and section membership are included for eligible law student members. Study and bar-preparation subscriptions are discounted; see the linked offers for terms.
Support Along The Way
Get free wellbeing support through the NJSBA Member Assistance Program. Law students can also find confidential, profession-specific support through the New Jersey Lawyers Assistance Program (NJLAP).
Law Student Membership FAQs
What Do Law Student Members Get?
Law student members receive free registration for CLE seminars offered in person, virtually, and on demand; a complimentary digital subscription to New Jersey Lawyer; and free membership in the Young Lawyers Division and all NJSBA practice-oriented sections. You also have access to networking, career resources, and wellbeing support through the Member Assistance Program and NJLAP. Save 20% on StudyBuddy Pro and 10% on Quimbee Bar Review and Bar Review+. Study and bar-preparation subscriptions are discounted, not included at no charge. Contact [email protected] for help accessing your benefits or joining sections.
When Should I Update My Information And Renew?
Update your contact information, current school year, expected graduation date, and bar-admission status every March. Your initial membership term through this application runs through March 31, 2028. After that, renew annually each March for the next membership year, April 1 through March 31. Sign in to review your profile, and contact [email protected] when you graduate or are admitted so your membership category stays current.
What Happens When I Graduate Or Am Admitted To The Bar?
Law student membership is for students currently enrolled in law school. After graduation, if you have not yet been admitted to the bar, NJSBA offers a separate free graduate membership category for up to three years. Once you are newly admitted, your first year of NJSBA attorney membership is free, along with membership in practice-oriented sections of interest. Contact [email protected] when you graduate and again when you are admitted to update your category and confirm your membership term. Read the graduate membership policy and explore first-year attorney membership.
Are YLD And Section Memberships Free?
Yes. Young Lawyers Division membership and all NJSBA practice-oriented section memberships are free for eligible law student members. Explore groups that match your interests and connect with lawyers in different areas of practice. Contact [email protected] for help joining sections. Explore the YLD.
Your Next Step Starts Here
Connect with the New Jersey legal community while you are in law school.