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The NJSBA’s 16,000 members form a dynamic network offering endless opportunities for professional growth. Whether you are a law student just starting out, a mid-career professional looking to re-invigorate your practice, or an experienced practitioner, the NJSBA has something for you. Join today.

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Membership Categories & Dues

Membership Categories & Dues
NJSBA membership dues are based on the year you were admitted to practice in New Jersey. Please self identify to see your annual dues.
Annual Cost
FREE

*First-year attorneys receive free membership to any sections of interest.

Note: You'll receive an email after joining allowing you to choose the sections you'd like to join.

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If you are a Paralegal or Legal Assistant, please download the Paralegal Application here.

Annual Cost
$90

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Annual Cost
$175

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Annual Cost
$295

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Annual Cost
FREE

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Annual Cost
$90

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Annual Cost
$90

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Annual Cost
$225

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Annual Cost
$225

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Annual Cost
FREE

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Annual Cost
FREE

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Annual Cost
$90

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If you are a Paralegal or Legal Assistant, please download the Paralegal Application here.

Annual Cost
FREE

Need a paper application? Download one by clicking here.

Annual Cost
$90

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Annual Cost
$90

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Annual Cost
$225

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Annual Cost
FREE

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Annual Cost
$90

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Annual Cost
$90

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Annual Cost
$225

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The NJSBA works to obtain discounts and other benefits in connection with a variety of products and services for its members. In some instances, the NJSBA may receive royalties on products and services purchased by members; however, the NJSBA makes no representations about any of the products or services offered. Members should fully evaluate each product or service to determine its suitability for the member’s own unique needs and circumstances.

What’s New ​


All-State Legal: New Jersey State Bar Association members now enjoy a discount from All-State Legal. Some exclusions do apply. Since 1946, All-State Legal has been a trusted partner to the legal community, specializing in custom products and services tailored to the unique needs of law firms and professionals. Headquartered in Cranford, NJ, All-State Legal offers premium solutions including personalized printed stationery, marketing collateral, filing, exhibit tabs and office supplies for next business day delivery.

Members Access Right Now

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Members Access Right Now

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Law Student Resources
  • StudyBuddyPro: StudyBuddy Pro is the leading study supplement platform for law school success.
To Build and Grow Your Practice
  • ABA Retirement Funds: Built by lawyers — powered by pros, the ABA Retirement Funds Program has been providing flexible, tailored retirement plans exclusively to legal community, for nearly 60 years. Our structure allows your firm to focus on the success of the practice while we provide the highest standard of fiduciary protection afforded to an individual retirement plan, reducing your fiduciary risk. Through our purposeful innovation we provide an investment platform with options to allow for optimal choice and flexibility for your participants and a fully bundled service model, custom designed to meet the unique needs of your firm, to help you and your plan participants learn more, save more and worry less. And we offer all of this at a competitive price whether you are a solo practitioner or a large legal organization. Through the unique culture created between the ABA Retirement Funds and our service providers, it is the mission of the Program to help every law firm, lawyer and legal professional to and through retirement.
  • Caret Legal: CARET Legal automates your most critical processes from client intake to matter management to back-office reporting, helping you save time, increase team collaboration, improve accuracy, scale your business, and collect revenue faster than ever before. As an exclusive for members of the New Jersey State Bar Association, CARET Legal is offering a 15% discount off any of our subscription tiers, for the life of the contract. Just mention your membership when speaking with our sales team. Click here to get the conversation started!
  • Clio: A cloud-based practice management system to schedule meetings, organize cases, track time, and invoice clients.
  • CosmoLex: The one solution that lets solo attorneys and small law firms manage their practice, billing, and accounting, all in one login.
  • Ember: Ember IT is a security operations, managed services, and consulting firm with core expertise in cybersecurity, cloud operations, full-lifecycle IT management, SecDevOps, and automation.
  • GE Appliances Savings: Get access to special savings on service plans and appliances.
  • USI Affinity: Group Insurance Programs, Professional Liability and More.
  • LawPay: LawPay provides attorneys with a simple, secure way to accept online payments in their practice.
  • LEAP: A cloud legal software solution for small law firms to become more efficient and flexible, allowing everyone in the firm to work naturally using a single integrated system. 
  • Lenovo: Discover deals through the Lenovo Pro Store.
  • Marc Demetriou at Guaranteed Rate: Exclusive mortgage rates and perks for NJSBA members
  • Meeting Space at the New Jersey Law Center: Reserve small meeting spaces — perfect for depositions and mediations — at no cost. For more information, contact Erika Perez at xxx. Additionally, the Law Center’s visitor’s lounge is a comfortable, open-layout workspace available when the building is open. (Availability may vary according to other scheduled events in the building.)
  • MyCase: A complete and powerful Legal Practice Management solution designed to help law firms get organized, increase efficiency, and deliver exceptional client experience. 
  • National Purchasing Partners (NPP): Save on products from brands like American Express, Staples and Verizon for your business and employees through the NJSBA’s partnership with NPP.
  • Patriot Software, LLC: A provider of online accounting and payroll software solutions for small businesses. 
  • Practice HQ: A trove of resources to help you build and maintain a successful, thriving legal practice, including checklists, white papers, videos and more.
  • Rocket Matter: The first cloud-based legal practice management software on the market, they help law firms offer better client service and increase revenues. 
  • Ruby: A virtual receptionist service that makes it easy for any caller or website visitor to reach a real person in seconds. 
  • Smith.ai: A superior virtual receptionist and web chat service for attorneys that combines real receptionists with machine intelligence.  
  • SurePayroll: An online payroll, tax management, HR and benefit solutions service to save you time and money.
  • UPS: Package shipment savings for you.
Strengthen Your Knowledge
  • Decisis: Access a powerful legal research database.
  • New Jersey Lawyer: New Jersey Lawyer is the association’s award-winning professional journal, delivered bimonthly to members. Each issue focuses on a particular area of substantive law, showcasing informative articles by experts in the field. To read recent issues, or access the digital archive, click here. 
  • NJSBA Daily Briefing: The Daily Briefing, delivered to your inbox every morning provides news briefs and summaries of judicial decisions (both approved and not approved for publication) from the previous day, as well as federal and administrative agency reports.  
  • Practice HQ: A trove of resources to help you build and maintain a successful, thriving legal practice, including checklists, white papers, videos and more.

  • The Docket: A biweekly email publication that includes news from across the legal community at large.
  • Discounts on NJICLE programs: NJSBA members get discounted rates on continuing legal education programs through the New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education. 
Build Your Brand
  • CommunityNET: All NJSBA members are connected and can associate in a social-minded forum with fellow section, committee and division members. Post blog entries, create or reply to discussion messages, and share materials in the libraries. 
  • ESQ Sites: ESQ Sites offers affordable websites for solo and small firm practitioners who are looking for a professional web presence with just a few simple steps.
  • Omnizant: Help law firms build dynamic websites and powerful marketing campaigns, empowering them to achieve their growth goals. 
  • Section, Committee and YLD Membership: From dispute resolution, to workers’ compensation, to children’s’ rights, the NJSBA has over 30 practice-oriented sections and more than 40 committees which represent a diverse spectrum of law, affording our members many career-building opportunities. To join a section or the YLD, click here. To ask for a committee appointment, click here.
Discounts for Outside the Office

 

  • LeGrand Coffee House 
  • Medjet: As a MedjetAssist member, if you become hospitalized internationally or domestically — 150 miles or more from home — Medjet will arrange medical transport to your home-country hospital of choice for inpatient care.
  • New Jersey Devils Tickets   
  • New York Jets Tickets 
  • New York Yankees Tickets 
  • Plum Benefits: An access entertainment service; providing an easy means to discounted, reserved and/or high demand tickets in the New York City area. 
  • Somerset Patriots Tickets  
Deepen Your Professional Engagement: Join a Section
  • Access to CommunityNet, an exclusive online forum reserved for section members. Engage in meaningful discussions and expand your professional network.
  • Year-round networking opportunities that span both in-person and virtual settings.
  • Resources tailored to your practice area, ensuring you stay well-informed and equipped with the latest industry knowledge and trends.
  • Special discounts on NJICLE programs and products, providing you with cost savings as you enhance your professional skills.

Immerse yourself in a vibrant community of experienced legal professionals in your own practice area through regular meetings, webinars, and forums dedicated to your specific field. Please note that section membership requires an additional annual fee. 

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Membership FAQs

NJSBA membership is available to attorneys, judges, law students, paralegals, and other law firm support staff. 

Please note
 that membership in the NJSBA is not open to the general public or individuals who are not licensed to practice law. If your organization/company interested in connecting with our members, please contact Lynn Gallo, Director of New Business Development, at [email protected] for sponsorship opportunities.

Join the NJSBA by selecting the membership category that best fits your career stage. You can become a member by selecting the 'Join Now' section located at the top of this page. If you prefer to join by mail, click here to download the membership application. Checks should be made payable to NJSBA. If you are a paralegal or legal assistant, click here for the application.

Just login to your NJSBA account and follow the steps here to renew your membership.

If you did not renew your membership 90 days after your membership expiration date, then your membership has lapsed. To reinstate your membership, you must email [email protected] or call our Membership Department at 732-249-5000.

Click here for help resetting your password. You can also contact the NJSBA Membership Department.

By joining a New Jersey State Bar Association (NJSBA) section or division, you gain access to a robust knowledge-sharing network of seasoned legal professionals via regular virtual and in-person meetings, webinars, and emails. These peer-led groups help you network, learn best practices and keep you in the know of the latest legal trends in your practice area. Membership to a section/division is at an additional cost that is not included with your membership. To view section/division pricing or to join one, click here or call our Membership Department at 732-249-5000.

To join an NJSBA special committee, you must submit a request to be added to the committee. Click here or email [email protected] to receive the application. Please ensure that your membership with the NJSBA is in good standing before submitting an application. Once your committee application is reviewed and the president of the NJSBA appoints you as a member, you will be contacted with details about the committee.

There is no cost to join a special committee.
You can cancel your membership at any time by calling our Membership Department at 732-249-5000 or emailing us at [email protected].
The NJSBA estimates that 90% of your membership dues payment are tax-deductible as a business expense.
Your NJSBA Membership year will start on the first day of the month you joined the NJSBA and end on the last day of the 12th month. The earlier you join in the month, the more value you get!
Access to your online membership profile and most benefits begins right after you make payment. Please allow up to 7 days to gain access to all other benefits such as the Daily Briefing, our members-only newsletter.

Membership renewal notices are sent 2-3 months before your membership expiration date. Please email  for a copy of a printable invoice to be sent to you. We appreciate your prompt payment, which ensures your membership and benefits remain active.[email protected]

Please contact our Membership Department at [email protected] or 732-249-5000.


 

About


Founded in 1899, the NJSBA is the largest organization of attorneys, judges and legal professionals in New Jersey. At the core of our mission is improving the lives of our members, advancing the rule of law and serving as the voice of the profession. With 85 sections and committees, the NJSBA allows attorneys to benefit from being part of the most wide-reaching legal association in the state, while still cultivating expertise and building networks within specialized practice areas.

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Diversity


The New Jersey State Bar Association is committed to promoting and fostering a diverse and inclusive bar association. The Association recognizes that the broad concept of diversity includes race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, age and disability. The NJSBA fosters and promotes an inclusive environment that gives value to the unique contributions of diverse individuals and organizations in all aspects of the Association.

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Advocacy


The NJSBA Legal and  Government Affairs Department serves as the liaison between NJSBA members and the state’s three branches of government.

Directions

The New Jersey Law Center is located at 1 Constitution Sq, New Brunswick, NJ, 08901. Need directions to the Law Center? Click on the button below to get started right away.

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If you cannot afford an attorney and have a civil matter, click here for Legal Services of New Jersey.

Looking for information about a specific lawyer? Contact the Lawyer’s Fund for Client Protection at 855-533-3863.

Have a complaint about a lawyer? Visit the Office of Attorney Ethics website. Select “Attorney Discipline” from the navigation bar for discipline of attorneys.

Contact Info

One Constitution Square
New Brunswick, NJ 08901

732-249-5000
9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday - Friday

Fax 732-249-2815

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NJSBA Meetings and Events Calendar


From section, committee and division meetings with valuable CLE credit, to receptions and dinners and special events, the New Jersey State Bar Association regularly holds meetings so our members can meet their mandatory CLE requirements and network with the state’s largest attorney membership.

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2025 Family Law Retreat


The New Jersey State Bar Association is thrilled to announce the 2025 Family Law Retreat will be held in Mexico, San José del Cabo from March 23-27.

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MEET OUR SPONSORS

2025 Annual Meeting and Convention


The New Jersey State Bar Association is thrilled to announce the 2025 Annual Meeting and Convention will be held at the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlantic City from May 14-16.

More information coming soon.

View Sponsorship Opportunities

Practice HQ Training Events


Lawyers aren't taught practice management skills, and the NJSBA is here to fill the gap — no matter whether you are just starting out, mid-career or thinking about wrapping up their practices. Our PracitceHQ is here to help with webinars, informative articles, free consultations, comparison charts and so much more.

Practice HQ Training Events

Decisis


The new NJSBA member benefit Decisis will help you level-up your legal research.

Decisis gives members access to a robust database of local and federal case law is necessary information often used to structure your case. Decisis provides industry-leading tools to make legal research easier and more intuitive, and it’s a free benefit to all active New Jersey State Bar Association members.

Decisis Training Events

Networking Events


The NJSBA provides a host of networking events so members can maintain relationships with existing colleagues and make new connects. Join us at a baseball game, the hockey arena, for a community service project, or another event.

Upcoming Networking Events

Benefits Of Membership


As a member of the New Jersey State Bar Association (NJSBA), you will join a powerful network of 16,000 legal professionals across the state of New Jersey. NJSBA membership grants you access to year-round virtual and in-person networking events, leadership and professional development opportunities, member-only discounts, educational resources to help you stay in the know and much more!

Practice Management Tools


The NJSBA provides tools lawyers need to improve their practice, from our comprehensive PracticeHQ library of resources; a career center to find your next colleague or opportunity; an intuitive and high-powered legal research platform; and a robust Member Assistance Program to connect members, and those who live in their households, with experienced counselors and resources to address mental health needs.

 

Advocacy


As an NJSBA member, you'll become part of the collective power of the NJSBA network, giving you the ability to influence legislation and caselaw in New Jersey. Let’s work together to shape the future and solve critical issues facing attorneys and the public.

Become a Member Today!

Networking


Membership helps you build and maintain a powerful network through our in-person and online events with attorneys all over the state.

 

Become a Member Today!

Become A Partner Organization


The New Jersey State Bar Association (NJSBA) offers an exclusive partnership opportunity to amplify your organization’s impact and drive success. By harnessing the power of the NJSBA legal community, you can connect with our vibrant network of 16,000 legal professionals from 35+ different areas of practice, unlocking unparalleled opportunities for growth and achievement.

 

News and Press Publications


Learn more about the accomplishments of the Association, its members and events from regular news updates, press releases, and our award-winning magazine.


 

Reports


Read the comments, reports, resolutions and Board of Trustee news from the state’s largest organization of lawyers, judges and legal professionals.


 

Statements and Positions


The NJSBA is the voice of the profession and takes public positions on a range of issues with the legal community and government officials. It also takes positions on legislation and files friend-of-the-court briefs on matters that impact the profession. 

Photo Galleries


Check out photos from recent NJSBA events.

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