News from the NJSBA
Get all the latest news from the NJSBA about the Association, it’s advocacy, people and happenings, as well as statements and press releases about current events.
NJSBA Career Center Helps Attorneys Find Their Next Professional Journey – Posting Ads is Free for NJSBA Members
Check out new job openings in the New Jersey legal market through the NJSBA Career Center. NJSBA members have exclusive access to view the latest job listings and can post ads at no cost.
NJSBA Health Law Section Seeks New Members
This NJSBA section keeps members informed of frequent changes in the laws and regulations impacting healthcare services in New Jersey. To join, fill out the form here and discover the NJSBA’s wide range of sections for every practice area.
Capitol Report: Court Rules Amendments Take Effect Sept. 1
Read this week’s Capitol Report for coverage of several amendments to the New Jersey Rules of Court that will take effect Sept. 1, impacting a range of areas, including motions for reconsideration, nonparty discovery, warrants of satisfaction and guardianships.
Call for Volunteers: Support First Responders with Legal Aid
There’s still time to register for the NJSBA Young Lawyers Division’s Wills for Heroes event tomorrow, Aug. 15. Attorneys will provide free estate planning services to first responders, and volunteers are still needed to help make the event a success. Attorneys,...
New ABA Study Highlights Mental Well-Being Challenges for Women Lawyers
The American Bar Association released a groundbreaking study on the workplace factors affecting the mental health and well-being of women lawyers. Based on a national survey of 2,915 lawyers and 12 focus groups, the study explores the major stressors facing women...
Earn Up to 8 CLE Credits at the NJSBA Summer Conference
Register today for the NJSBA’s Summer Conference on Aug. 20, a special one-day virtual event featuring timely programs on some of the most important issues facing attorneys today. Earn up to eight CLE credits while gaining practical insights in areas including...
Earn Up to 8 CLE Credits at the NJSBA Summer Conference
Register today for the NJSBA’s Summer Conference on Aug. 20, a special one-day virtual event featuring timely programs on some of the most important issues facing attorneys today. Earn up to eight CLE credits while gaining practical insights in areas including...
NJSBA Delegation Joins ABA in Adopting National Policy Priorities
NJSBA leaders joined the American Bar Association’s policy-making body during its Annual Meeting in Chicago, held July 29 through Aug. 4, to debate and adopt national policies on issues including judicial independence, immigration enforcement, legal ethics and law...
NJICLE Presents: The Art of Objections at Depositions and Trials
Mastering the art of objections is a crucial component of civil litigation. A distinguished panel, including a presiding judge of the New Jersey Superior Court Civil Division and experienced litigators, present effective strategies on when and how to use objections at...
Member Assistance Program Provides 24/7 Help for Members and Households
The New Jersey State Bar Association Member Assistance Program connects our members — and anyone else in their household — to trained, experienced mental health professionals and resources. Check it out today.
Bar Foundation Awards Scholarships to NJ Law Students
The New Jersey State Bar Foundation awarded $75,000 in scholarships to 13 students attending New Jersey law schools. The annual scholarships, ranging from $2,500 to $10,000, support second- and third-year law students, as well as part-time students who have completed...
NJSBA To Host 23rd Annual Chancery Reception
Join the NJSBA on Sept. 29 as it welcomes the state's Chancery Division judges and their law clerks for a social reception to start the new term. The event is open to both NJSBA members and non-members. Sitting judges and clerks can attend for free. Register here.
NJSBA Family Law Section Seeks New Members
The Family Law Section helps attorneys strengthen their skills and stay current in their practice by providing updates on legislation and regulations, while also working closely with the family courts to enhance the practice of family law. To join, fill out the form...
Latest Issue of Balance Provides Strategies and Resources for
The New Jersey Lawyers Assistance Program’s latest newsletter, Balance, takes a look at setting boundaries, life after the law, overcoming loneliness and offers resources to support everyone in the legal profession. Read it here.
Capitol Report: Supreme Court Limits Reach of Child Sexual Assault Claims
The New Jersey Supreme Court rejected arguments the NJSBA and others made to apply amendments expanding liability for passive abuse in child sexual abuse matters to instances of abuse that occurred prior to the amendments’ effective date. The Court held, instead, that...