NJSBA Resources
Law Student Membership Benefits and Resources
Find free learning opportunities, connect with the legal community, and get support from law school through the start of your career.
Free for eligible law students. Your application shows your membership expiration date. Join within 90 days before March 31 and your membership extends through March 31 of the following year.
Learn & Prepare
Build your knowledge, support your studies, and prepare for the next step.
Free Registration
Continuing Legal Education
Explore NJICLE seminars in-person, virtual and on demand webinars. Law student members receive free CLE registration.
20% Member Discount
StudyBuddy Pro
Save 20% on a StudyBuddy Pro Law School Success Platform subscription as an NJSBA member.
Network While Learning
Events
The NJSBA holds dozens of networking, educational and business meetings throughout the year including annual conferences
Sign in when prompted to access member benefits. Study and bar-preparation subscriptions are discounted; see each offer for current terms.
Contact Membership if you need help accessing free CLE registration.
Connect & Build Your Career
Meet people who share your interests and explore where your legal career can take you.
Free Membership
Young Lawyers Division
Connect with law students and newer attorneys through the YLD. You can select YLD membership when you apply; Your date of birth date is required.
All Sections Are Free
Practice-Oriented Sections
Explore areas of law that interest you. All NJSBA practice-oriented section memberships are free for eligible law student members.
Member Community
CommunityNET
Stay connected to the NJSBA community online. Sign in to participate in member discussions and connect with your groups.
Career Planning
NJSBA Career Center
Explore job listings and career resources as you plan your next move in the legal profession.
Complimentary Digital Subscription
New Jersey Lawyer
Read practical insights and perspectives from across the profession in NJSBA’s member magazine.
From School To Practice
New Attorney Resources
Find information to help you move from law school into practice, including first-year attorney membership.
Wellbeing & Support
Confidential support is available throughout your journey in the legal profession.
24/7 Counseling
Member Assistance Program
Free, confidential mental health counseling and access to a self-help wellness library provided by Charles Nechtem Associates for members and those in their immediate family.
Individual and Group Support
New Jersey Lawyers Assistance Program
Free, confidential support services for law students, law graduates, lawyers and judges experiencing substance use, mental health issues, or other life challenges.
Membership FAQs
Find answers about using your benefits, joining sections, and keeping your membership current.
What Is Included With Law Student Membership?
Eligible law student members receive a complimentary digital subscription to New Jersey Lawyer, and free membership in the Young Lawyers Division and all NJSBA practice-oriented sections. In addition, law student members may attend Continuing Legal Education (CLE) seminars or webinars for no charge. Law student members also have access to networking, career resources, and wellbeing support.
Law Student members can also get a discount on StudyBuddy Pro. Click the link for details and current offer terms.
How Do I Access My Benefits?
Sign in to your NJSBA account, then use the resource links on this page. Individual benefit pages explain how to register or claim an offer. For help with your account, CLE registration, or section membership, contact [email protected].
Are YLD And All Section Memberships Free?
Yes. The Young Lawyers Division and all NJSBA practice-oriented sections are free for eligible law student members. The law student application includes a YLD option; your date of birth is required if you elect to join.
Browse the sections and contact [email protected] for help joining groups that match your interests.
When Should I Update My Information And Renew?
Every March, as part of the NJSBA’s annual membership renewal process, you will be asked to update your contact information, current school year, expected graduation date, and bar-admission status. Your initial membership through this application runs through March 31, 2028.
You may sign in to review your profile at any time. You may also let us know when you graduate or are admitted so your profile and membership level stays current.
What Happens When I Graduate Or Am Admitted To The Bar?
Law student membership is for students currently enrolled in law school.
After graduation, you may continue with a “transitional membership” until you are admitted to the bar. This transitional membership is available for up to three years or until you are admitted to the bar, whichever comes first.
Once you pass the bar and are newly admitted, let us know. Your first year of NJSBA attorney membership, along with membership in practice-oriented sections of interest is free. Contact [email protected] when you graduate and again when you are admitted to update your category and confirm your membership term.
Read the graduate membership policy or explore first-year attorney membership.
Ready To Get Involved?
Join the NJSBA for free while you are in law school. Already a member? We can help you find a benefit or connect with a section.