MEMBERSHIP HAS ITS BENEFITS

Members of the National Bar Association receive an assortment of benefits that enhance their career, network and the legal occupation. They have access to our national network of local Regions, Affiliate Chapters, Sections and Divisions. We offer various membership types based on your current professional status.

Which type of membership is right for you?

RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP     |     JOIN THE NBA

**Note about renewing section/divison dues: If you already have an existing membership and wish to add an additional section or division please fill out a membership application  PAPER form and email to membership@nationalbar.org or mail to 1816 12th Street NW Washington D.C. 20009. Sections and Divisions will then be added into your account and you will receive an order confirmation shortly after. This does not apply to expired memberships, your NBA membership MUST be active.

REGULAR MEMBERSHIP​​S
Regular membership types are available to practicing lawyers and judges. Regular members are eligible for all membership benefits, discounts, and NBA programs.
PRICES
PRACTICING LESS THAN 5 YEARS - $125
PRACTICING MORE THAN 5 YEARS - $250
GOVERNMENT/NONPROFIT - $250
GOLD - $300
PLATINUM - $350
LIFE - 5,000
SUBSCRIBING LIFE - 3 PAYMENTS OF $2000

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NON-PRACTICING MEMBERSHIPS
Non-Practicing memberships types are available to paralegals, professors, retired members and graduates who have not yet passed a bar. They are eligible for all membership benefits.
PRICES
AUXILIARY (professors, paralegals, others) - $100
RETIRED - $125

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STUDENT MEMBERSHIP 
Law students receive complimentary membership to the NBA and are eligible for all membership benefits including the discount program, as well as highly discounted event pricing.
PRICE - FREE

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Membership Benefits

DISCOUNT PROGRAMS
Members have free access to our member discount program, where they save up to 60% on movie ticket, theme parks, car rental, hotels, resorts, museums, attractions and much more!
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>> Access Discount Program
>> Access LexisNexis Benefits
>> Additional Benefits - E-Member Benefits
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ADVOCACY

Members have the opportunity to join committees and task force initiatives to advance our legacy of service and promise of justice on a national and international platform. Our advocacy efforts are currently focused on voter protection, the underfunded federal judiciary, immigration reform, criminal justice and education.
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NATIONAL NETWORK

Members gain access to our national network of regions, affiliate chapters, sections and divisions. We represent the interests of approximately 60,000 lawyers, judges, law professors and law students.The NBA is organized around 23 substantive law sections, 9 divisions, 12 regions and 80 affiliate chapters throughout the United States and around the world.
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PROFESSIONAL RESOURCES
Members have access to CLEs, exclusive webinars, the Career Center, Local and national networking events, and industry news through the NBA Newsletter and the National Bar Magazine.
>>Access Career Center