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. There are nearly 20 jobs listed today. NJSBA members have exclusive access to view the latest job listings and can post ads at no cost.
NJSBA Welcomes Law Students at Seton Hall
NJSBA President Christine A. Amalfe greeted incoming 1L students at Seton Hall Law School, offering well-wishes and administering the Lawyer’s Pledge, an oath that outlines the ideals of the profession. Read more about the president's remarks here.
NJSBA Capitol Report: Governor Signs Legislation on NJSBA-Monitored Issues into Law
Gov. Phil Murphy last week signed into law several measures the New Jersey State Bar Association monitored. The new laws cover employee separation agreements, capital reserve funding and workers' compensation requirements for first responders. All bills are effective...
NJSBA Banking Law Section Seeks New Members
Stay on top of developments in banking law through this NJSBA Section. To join, fill out the form here and discover the NJSBA’s wide range of sections for every practice area.
Apply for the 2025-2026 NJSBA Leadership Academy
The NJSBA welcomes attorneys to apply for the 2025-2026 NJSBA Leadership Academy. The Leadership Academy provides intensive learning, career planning, knowledge sharing and networking opportunities essential to leadership in the bar, in the workplace and in the...
Volunteer Lawyers Needed for Union City Law Day
The NJSBA seeks volunteers to take part in Union City Law Day on Sept. 10. Bilingual, Spanish-speaking attorneys are needed to provide brief consultations for Union City residents on a variety of topics, including immigration, guardianship and criminal expungements....
Deadline Approaching to Congratulate NJSBF Medal of Honor Winners
Place a greeting by Sept. 5 in the New Jersey State Bar Foundation's Medal of Honor Celebration Event Journal to honor this year’s award recipients: retired state Supreme Court Justice Lee A. Solomon and NJSBA Past President Domenick Carmagnola. Get more information...
NJSBA Special Civil Part Committee Seeks New Members
Attorneys in the special civil part can stay at the forefront of the practice through 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.
New Jersey Lawyer Explores the Expanding Scope of Drug Law
The August edition of New Jersey Lawyer is dedicated to key topics on regulated substances in the state and the expanding role of attorneys in this expansive practice area. Read more and access the full edition here.
NJSBA Senior Lawyers Special Committee Seeks New Members
This NJSBA Special Committee addresses issues of interest to Association members age 60 and over, such as how to practice law more productively and considerations for the future. To join, fill out the form here and discover the NJSBA’s wide range of special committees...
Learn to Leverage the NJSBA’s Legal Research Platform
NJSBA members have free access to Decisis - a LexisNexis legal research solution that offers a robust library of federal and state cases from all 50 states, along with the latest statutes and regulations that impact your practice. A free webinar on Wednesday will show...
NJSBA Securities Law Special Committee Seeks New Members
This NJSBA Special Committee pursues matters affecting businesses, public companies, broker/dealers and the investing public in New Jersey. To join, fill out the form here and discover the NJSBA’s wide range of Special Committees for every practice area.
Capitol Report: Attorney Notice Roundup – Updates to Rule Appendices, Domestic Violence Applications, Model Criminal Jury Charges
This week’s Capitol Report covers the Judiciary’s updates to Appellate Division rules, revisions to a self-help packet on modifying or enforcing domestic violence restraining orders and new guidance on the process for obtaining Special Immigrant Juvenile Status. Read...
NJSBA School Law Special Committee Seeks New Members
Education law attorneys can get a leg up in the practice through 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
Call for Volunteers: Support Veterans with Legal Aid
The NJSBA’s Young Lawyers Division invites the legal community to participate in Wills for Warriors on Sept. 27, a volunteer event where attorneys will provide free estate planning services to veterans and first responders. Training is required for first-time...