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.
Capitol Report: NJSBA Supports NextGen Bar Exam; Urges Preparation for Administration and Portability for Attorneys Who Took Traditional Bar Exam
The Capitol Report covers the latest NJSBA news in Trenton. Read about the Association's comments on the rollout of the NextGen Bar Exam and the Judiciary revising questions on guilty plea forms that carry potential immigration consequences.
Seeking New Members: NJSBA Corporate Sustainability, Cleantech and Climate Change Special Committee
Monitor ongoing developments in corporate sustainability, including clean and renewable energy initiatives, by joining this Special Committee. To join, fill out the form here and discover the NJSBA’s wide range of Special Committees for every practice area.
NJSBA Comments on NextGen Bar Examination
The NJSBA issued comments on the July 2028 rollout of the NextGen Bar Examination. The Association supports the new digital testing format and urged the Judiciary to include a written option for participants as well as expand law license portability for attorneys who...
NJSBA Consumer Protection Law Special Committee Seeks New Members
Help promote laws and regulations that safeguard consumer interests through this Special Committee. To join, fill out the form here and discover the NJSBA’s wide range of Special Committees for every practice area.
Read the NJSBF’s Law-Related Publications
The New Jersey State Bar Foundation offers a range of law-related publications to help New Jersey residents navigate their rights. Most publications can be ordered, some are download only and others are available in Spanish, Braille and as audio files. Learn more here.
Stay Ahead of Legal Trends with the Class Actions Special Committee
Joining the NJSBA’s Class Actions Special Committee is the best way for both plaintiff and defense attorneys to stay at the forefront of class action practice. To join, fill out the form here and discover the NJSBA’s wide range of Special Committees for every practice...
Volunteers Needed to Provide Legal Assistance for First Responders
Join the NJSBA’s Young Lawyers Division on July 26 for a volunteer Wills for Heroes effort to prepare simple wills, powers of attorney and health care proxy documents for veterans, first responders, law enforcement and health care workers. Training is required for...
NJSBA Special Committee Supports Caregivers
An NJSBA Special Committee offers support and resources for lawyers who have family members with disabilities. To join, fill out the form here and discover the NJSBA’s wide range of Special Committees for every practice area.
NJSBA Offers Slate of Free PracticeHQ Webinars
Join the NJSBA in 2025-2026 for a series of free lunchtime webinars through Practice HQ, a member resource designed to help you build and maintain a successful, thriving legal practice. Read more about this year’s lineup here.
NJSBA Cannabis and Psychedelics Law Special Committee Seeks New Members
Get an edge in the vibrant practice of cannabis and psychedelics law by joining this NJSBA special committee. To join, fill out the form here and discover the NJSBA’s wide range of Special Committees for every practice area.
Capitol Report: Proposed Independent Contractor Rules Draw Debate at DOL Hearing; NJSBA to Submit Concerns
This week’s Capitol Report covers the state Department of Labor and Workforce Development’s proposal to codify the ABC Test, an analysis to determine worker classification as an employee or an independent contractor. Read the full report here.
NJSBA Business and Commercial Litigation Special Committee Seeks New Members
Join this NJSBA Special Committee for updates on the latest case law and regulations impacting attorneys in business and commercial litigation practice. Fill out the form here and discover the NJSBA’s wide range of Special Committees for every practice area.
New Jersey Courts Invite Attorneys to Contribute to National Research Project on Well Being
The state Judiciary shared information about how New Jersey attorneys can take part in a nationwide research project from the American Bar Association. The ABA Lawyer Well Being Survey is a confidential study that aims to improve mental health and well-being in the...
Call for Members: Join the NJSBA Aviation Law Committee
Join this NJSBA Special Committee for updates on the latest case law and regulations impacting attorneys in aviation law practice. Fill out the form here and discover the NJSBA’s wide range of Special Committees for every practice area.
Become a Sponsor of the NJSBF Medal of Honor
Support the New Jersey State Bar Foundation’s Medal of Honor Award Celebration and honorees retired state Supreme Court Justice Lee A. Solomon and NJSBA Past President Domenick Carmagnola. Proceeds benefit the Foundation’s Law School Scholarship Program. Become a...