The National Bar Association is the oldest and largest association of predominately African-American lawyers and judges. It was founded 85 years ago in 1925. It has 84 affiliate chapters throughout the United States and affiliations in Canada, the United Kingdom, Africa and the Caribbean. It represents a professional network of over 20,000 lawyers, judges, educators and law students.
Objective
The objectives of the NBA “…shall be to advance the science of jurisprudence; improve the administration
of justice; preserve the independence of the judiciary and to uphold the honor and integrity of the legal profession; to promote professional and social intercourse among the members of the American and the international bars; to promote legislation that will improve the economic condition of all American citizens, regardless of race, sex or creed in their efforts to secure a free and untrammeled use of the franchise guaranteed by the Constitution of the United States; and to protect the civil and political rights of the citizens and residents of the United States.”
For more information, visit the National Bar Association Web Site.
Why Join the National Bar Association?
- Extensive Networking Opportunities A network of lawyers, legal professionals, judges faculty/administrators and law students providing an avenue for sharing ideals and cultivating professional ties;
- Continuing Legal Education Over 100 CLE’s annually with experts;
- Convention and Conference Meetings The NBA Annual Convention is the largest annual meeting of African American attorneys in the country. Also, Regional and local meetings are held throughout the year;
- News and Information An electronic weekly news brief on NBA news and local continuing legal education opportunities;
- NBA Divisions and Sections The NBA has specialized sections and divisions to address your professional and personal needs and interests;
- Pipeline Program Volunteer Opportunities Rewarding opportunities to volunteer and coach students in the NBA Law Day, the Crump Law Camp and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Drum Major for Justice Competition, mentor a law student;
- Job Board Website publication of job opportunities with top government agencies, law schools and Fortune 500 companies, federal nominations and judicial appointments.
- Member Discounts
–American Airlines: As the official airline for the National Bar Association’s meetings and events, American Airlines offers NBA members group and meeting travel discounts (5% AA discount to NBA members upon request).
–UPS: The NBA has a partnered with the United Parcel Service (UPS).
–Insurance: NBA members are eligible for the NBA Lawyers Professional Liability Insurance and Risk Management Program “with certain underwriters at Lloyd’s of London.”
–Fed-Ex: The NBA now has a partnership with Fed-Ex. Guaranteed for less. To enroll in our program, call 1-800-463-3339.
–Additional Discounts: NBA Members enjoy discounts with Brooks Brothers (New) and Zip Car (New)
–Hotels and Resorts: NBA members are eligible to stay at more than 2,100 premium hotels and resorts when paying a small fee to join Quest International.
You now have two options:
Option 1: Visit the National Bar Association Web Site to join online.
Option 2: Download the NBA Membership PDF form.