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.
NJSBF Summer Associates Gain Valuable Experience at New Jersey Nonprofits
The New Jersey State Bar Foundation’s inaugural summer associate program capped off a successful season, helping law students develop advocacy and other legal skills while serving the public in the nonprofit community. Read more about the summer associate experiences...
Capitol Report: NJSBA Advocates for Changes to Child Sexual Assault Act to Apply to All Claims Filed After Enactment
This week’s Capitol Report covers the NJSBA’s ongoing advocacy on how the courts should apply amendments to the state’s Child Sexual Assault Act (CSAA). Read the full report here.
NJSBA PracticeHQ Presents – Prepping Word Docs and PDFs for E-Filing
Join the NJSBA on Oct. 9 for a free lunchtime webinar on the basics of preparing a Word document and PDF for e-filing. The program will also cover metadata removal, redactions and making PDFs text-searchable. Visit the NJSBA’s PracticeHQ suite for more practical...
Explore Ways to Reduce Workplace Stress with the NJSBA Member Assistance Program
The NJSBA's Member Assistance Program is a free confidential service that offers 24/7 phone, text or mobile access to a mental health professional and a wellness library of more than 25,000 self-help resources. Check out an article from Charles Nechtem Associates, the...
Unlock the Value of NJSBA Membership
Did you know? NJSBA members have exclusive access to a wide range of resources that help with practice management, mental health and well-being, legal research and more. Click here to get the most out of your NJSBA membership and its member-only discounts on products,...
Get to Know the NJSBA Pro Bono Award Winners for 2024
The NJSBA is proud to recognize attorneys who go above and beyond to help others receive fair representation under the law. Read more about two recipients of this year’s NJSBA Pro Bono Awards, who will be honored on Oct. 29 for their exceptional work with the state’s...
NJLAP Newsletter Offers Well-Being Tips for Lawyers
Read the September issue of the New Jersey Lawyers Assistance Program’s newsletter for advice on how attorneys can avoid burnout, enhance their emotional intelligence and practice self-care. The edition also offers wellness columns and information on a confidential...
NJSBA To Host 21st Annual Chancery Reception
Join the NJSBA on Oct. 1 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. Judges and clerks can attend for free. Register here.
NJSBF Medal of Honor Tickets Available
There's still time to reserve a spot at the New Jersey State Bar Foundation’s Medal of Honor Awards Celebration, honoring retired Assignment Judge Peter F. Bariso, Jr. and former NJSBA president Karol Corbin Walker with the Foundation's most prestigious award. Get...
NJSBA WIPS Program Series Designed for Women Litigators
Join the NJSBA’s Women in the Profession Section for a three-part series to help women be more successful litigators. The kickoff program, on Oct. 22, will cover trial skills, when negotiation becomes necessary, mediation, discovery of bad facts and more. Register for...
Legal Research: Easy Access for NJSBA Members
NJSBA members can log in to the member benefit legal research tool, Decisis, directly through the NJSBA website. All members need to do to access the comprehensive, national Decisis case library is head to NJSBA, sign in to your account, and click on the Decisis...
NJSBA Capitol Report Offers Key Updates from Trenton
This week's edition of the Capitol Report has news about a new fee cap in workers' compensation cases, as well as updates about children in court matters and revisions to the code of conduct for transcribers. Read it here.
NJSBA Mid-Year Meeting Dublin Hotel Deadline is Tuesday
Don’t delay - there are only a few days left left to reserve your hotel room and receive a discounted rate for the NJSBA’s 2024 Mid-Year Meeting in Dublin. Spots are also filling up for NJSBA signature events and tours to explore Ireland. Don’t miss this amazing...
Add AI to Your Legal Toolbox Through the NJSBA’s Inaugural AI Institute
As artificial intelligence develops rapidly in the legal industry, it will soon be essential for lawyers and judges to have a working knowledge of the technology. Join the NJSBA for a unique, seven-part series on how to incorporate AI into your practice to better...
Celebrate Pro Bono Excellence with the NJSBA
All are welcome to attend the NJSBA’s annual Pro Bono Awards on Oct. 29, dedicated to attorneys who show outstanding commitment to providing legal services to the state’s underserved residents. The awards will honor six inspiring individuals, firms and corporate legal...