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.
New Judges, Affordable Housing are the Focus of NJSBA Capitol Report
This week’s update from Trenton looks at action to help stem the judicial vacancy crisis. And it previews activity expected to address affordable housing throughout New Jersey. Read more here.
NJSBA Website Easier to Navigate
The NJSBA website has an improved search function for greater ease of access. Members can now browse the site using enhanced information boxes to search all things NJSBA and individual events by area of law. The NJICLE and NJSBF websites currently have their own...
Law School Clinic Funding from Foundation Makes a Difference for the Community and Law Students clinics at
The New Jersey State Bar Foundation has awarded multi-year grants to fund new and existing law school clinics at Seton Hall Law School and Rutgers Law Schools in both Camden and Newark. The 14 clinics will advance the Foundation’s mission of public service. Read more...
Meet Decisis, Legal Research Platform for NJSBA Members
NJSBA members have access to Decisis, a free legal research tool for members powered by LexisNexis. Decisis provides a range of advanced research features for accessing a vast collection of cases, statutes, regulations and other legal resources. Register for the March...
NJSBF Law Scholarships Are Open
Second and third year law students are invited to apply for one of the New Jersey State Bar Foundation’s 17 law scholarships. The application deadline is April 19. Find out more here.
Join the NJSBA Privacy Law Committee for a Cybersecurity Breach Exercise and CLE
All NJSBA members are invited to a special CLE program on cybersecurity on March 20 alongside the NJSBA Privacy Law Committee and ISC2. The program will include a tabletop cybersecurity breach exercise. Find out more here.
Register today for NJSBA Annual Meeting and Convention
Early-bird registration for the Annual Meeting and Convention on May 15-17 is now available. Register by March 15 to save 10%. As valued members of the NJSBA, now is the time to secure your spot at the largest annual event of the New Jersey legal community and take...
Stay Connected to Keep the Conversation Going with the NJSBA
Stay up-to-date on all the happenings with the New Jersey State Bar Association, New Jersey State Bar Foundation and New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education on social media. Find us on Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube.
Call for Nominations: Judge Lisa P. Thornton and Mel Narol Awards
The NJSBA is accepting nominations for awards in memory of Judge Lisa P. Thornton and Mel Narol. The awards recognize those have who inspired others to pursue careers in the law and have spearheaded inclusion for women and minority lawyers. Submit your nominees by...
Solo and Small-Firm Conference Has a Triumphant Return
Attorneys and judges from around the state took part in the NJSBA’s Solo and Small-Firm Conference last week. The event was an opportunity for attorneys to network and learn at programs tailor-made for them. NJSBA Immediate Past President Jeralyn L. Lawrence received...
NJSBA Capitol Report Looks at Pleas in DUI Matters and Auto Theft Offense Updates
Learn the latest from the Judiciary and Statehouse in this week’s Capitol Report. The NJSBA’s latest dispatch looks at a Supreme Court order on pleas in DUI matters and updates on auto theft offenses. Read it here.
The NJICLE Federal Practice Bench-Bar Symposium is April 11
Join U.S. District Court Chief Judge Renée Marie Bumb along with 17 federal judges and 14 esteemed practitioners for this inaugural NJICLE event. The program will focus on the essentials of federal civil and criminal practice, with a networking reception to follow....
Legal Community Celebrates Black History Month at Annual MIPS Event
Dozens of attorneys, students and members of the community took part in the NJSBA Minorities in the Profession Section's annual Black History Month Celebration. The gathering included an inspiring keynote address from Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka, musical performances...
Tailor How You Receive CommunityNET in Your Inbox
The NJSBA's CommunityNET is a great resource for section and committee members to ask practice questions, share information about services, and much more. Members have the power to set when messages are delivered, either immediately (real time) or once a day (Daily...
NJSBF Awards Nonprofits with Grant Funding for Law Fellows
The New Jersey State Bar Foundation launched a new grant program to support a fellowship at three New Jersey nonprofit organizations, where recent law school graduates will practice public interest law and develop their advocacy skills. Read more here.