For more than 140 years, the New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) has been the voice of the legal profession in New York State. Our mission is to shape the development of law, educate and inform the public, and respond to the demands of our diverse and ever-changing legal profession. By being one of our tens of thousands of members, you gain access to our premier members-only legal resources, programs, advocacy, and networking opportunities.
Membership Benefits
Membership Dues
In-State Dues
- Attorneys admitted 2012 and prior: $275
- Attorneys admitted 2013 - 2014: $185
- Attorneys admitted 2015 - 2016: $125
- Attorneys admitted 2017 - March 31, 2019: $60
Out of State Dues
- Attorneys admitted 2012 and prior: $180
- Attorneys admitted 2013 - 2014: $150
- Attorneys admitted 2015 - 2016: $120
- Attorneys admitted 2017-March 31, 2019: $60
- Newly Admitted Attorneys *Free*
Newly Admitted Attorneys *Free
Newly admitted Attorneys (admitted on or after April 1, 2019) and Law Students enrolled in an ABA accredited law school qualify for complimentary membership.
Information for Members Outside of the U.S. [Click Here]
Section Dues
- Antitrust: $30
- Business Law: $25
- Commercial & Federal Litigation: $40
- Corporate Counsel: $30
- Criminal Justice: $35
- Dispute Resolution: $35
- Elder Law & Special Needs: $30
- Entertainment, Arts & Sports Law: $35
- Environmental & Energy Law: $35
- Family Law: $35
- Food, Drug & Cosmetic Law: $30
- General Practice: $25
- Health Law: $35
- Intellectual Property Law: $30
- International: $35
- Judicial: $25 (Limited to Judges of Courts of Record)
- Labor & Employment Law: $35
- Local and State Government Law: $30
- Real Property Law: $40 (Attorneys admitted 5 years or less are $10)
- Senior Lawyers: $20 (Attorneys age 55 and over)
- Tax: $25
- Torts, Insurance, & Compensation Law** : $40
- Trial Lawyers: $40
- Trusts & Estates Law: $40
- Women in Law: $30
- Young Lawyers: $20 (Law students and attorneys admitted less than 10 years)
Each NYSBA Section carries their own dues schedule and requires additional Section registration. For more information [Click Here]
Interested in a Dues Waiver? [Click Here]
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“My NYSBA membership helps me keep in touch with the pulse of our profession. It continually updates me on the issues most pressing to my practice.”
FAQ'S
If you wish to complete a printable application to email, fax or mail in: [2020 Membership Application]
Your NYSBA membership identification card will be mailed to you within approximately six to eight weeks of either joining or renewing. You may contact NYSBA’s Member Resource Center if you’d like to check on the status of your card: mrc@nysba.org, 518.463.3200 or 800.582.2452.
NYSBA’s Automated Installment Plan (AIP) enables NYSBA members to conveniently pay dues by credit card. By enrolling in this program, NYSBA members can make one full payment, two payments, three payments, or four payments directly from their credit card on or about the 25th of relative month(s). This process automatically renews each year so you never have to remember to resubmit payment. All payments must be made by the end of February. Those opting into the installment payment program in November, December, January, or February of the current year may have their payments consolidated and accelerated to meet this requirement. NYSBA will send you a notice of your payment deduction. Deductions also appear on your monthly account statements. If any of these dates fall on a holiday, the money is deducted on the previous business day.
To enroll, cancel, or change your AIP request, please see the forms below
AIP Enrollment Form (PDF) AIP Cancellation Form (PDF) AIP Change Request Form (PDF[M3] )
The Dues Waiver Program is intended to help members by providing assistance to attorneys whose financial circumstances are such that full payment of membership dues would pose a financial hardship. Situations which would merit a dues waiver include: Unemployment or income constraints, time out from practice for family or health reasons,and reduced income based upon extraordinary practice or business losses. Current or prospective members of the New York State Bar Association are eligible to apply for dues waivers. Participation in the program is limited to two consecutive membership years, absent extenuating circumstances. [Dues Waiver Application]
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