National Jewish Bar Association
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NJBA, powered by JGO (the Jewish Graduate Organization), is a national network of attorneys across the United States, bringing together Jewish legal professionals and allies around three core pillars: networking and community-building, education, and support for Jewish graduate students. NJBA is non-political, non-denominational, and open to legal professionals and students of all backgrounds and career stages. We believe that Jewish attorneys deserve a professional home that reflects their values and their identity—a community where excellence and belonging go hand in hand. NJBA is that home.
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Our Mission
To connect, empower, and educate current and future Jewish legal professionals through meaningful community, high-quality professional development, and dedicated support for Jewish graduate students.
Our Vision
To create a thriving, unified Jewish legal ecosystem—from law school through the highest levels of legal practice—where Jewish legal professionals lead with excellence, integrity, and Jewish values.
Programming
Networking & Community
NJBA creates meaningful opportunities for Jewish legal professionals to connect, grow, and build lasting relationships. Jewish identity and shared values provide the foundation, while professionalism remains the focus.
Community programming includes:
- Professional networking receptions
- Practice-area roundtables
- Young attorney engagement events
- Mentorship and 1:1 relationship building with newly-practicing attorneys and law students
- Senior-to-junior attorney connections
- Holiday and speaker programs
Professional Development
NJBA offers state-accredited MCLE programs that are practice-relevant, professionally rigorous, and fully compliant with state bar requirements. All programming is informed by Jewish legal values and ethics—justice, integrity, responsibility, and ethical leadership—and is designed for attorneys across practice areas and all levels of observance.
Sample MCLE Topics:
- Ethics and Professional Responsibility
- Antisemitism, bias, and the lawyer's professional obligations
- Leadership and decision-making in legal practice
- Comparative legal ethics: Jewish law and modern jurisprudence
- Access to justice and public responsibility
NJBA also offers informal, high-quality Jewish education accessible to every member, regardless of observance level or practice.
Why NJBA Is Part of JGO
Being a JGO program allows NJBA to operate with a proven national infrastructure and the institutional credibility of an organization with over a decade of experience building high-impact Jewish professional communities. NJBA is a natural progression to provide law school alumni with a space to connect after they graduate. NJBA is not a standalone social club—it is part of a trusted national organization with a demonstrated track record of cultivating Jewish identity and leadership.
As part of JGO, NJBA benefits from:
- National infrastructure and operational support
- A clear commitment to Jewish continuity and leadership
- Deep relationships on law school campuses across North America
- Long-term institutional stability
- Proven experience building professional Jewish communities
Membership
NJBA offers tiered annual membership designed to be accessible for legal professionals at every career stage. All members receive access to national networking opportunities, MCLE programming, exclusive learning opportunities, and a community grounded in Jewish values and professional excellence.
Student
$18/ yearly
Become a Member
New*
& Retired
Attorneys
*With 0-2 years of legal practice
$118/ yearly
Become a Member
Judges, &
Attorneys in
Government,
Public Interest,
or Small Firms*
*Fewer than 10 attorneys
$150/ yearly
Become a Member
Attorneys
in Private
Practice
& In-House
$250/ yearly
Become a Member
Supporting
Member
$360/ yearly
Become a Member
Sustaining
Member
$500/ yearly
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NJBA is a program of JGO, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN 80-0716359).
Membership dues may be tax deductible to the extent permitted by law. Please consult your tax advisor.
Membership dues may be tax deductible to the extent permitted by law. Please consult your tax advisor.
Membership Benefits
MCLE credits with rigorous, practice-relevant legal content
Access to a national Jewish legal network
Local chapter events and leadership opportunities
Connection to Jewish values and professional identity
Mentorship opportunities across career levels
High-quality speakers and professional programming
Become a Sponsor
Enjoy a range of benefits included with your sponsorship.
Packages
City-level and national sponsorship packages
Recognition
Recognition at NJBA events and across NJBA digital platforms
Visibility
Visibility within the national Jewish legal community
Association
Association with values-driven, accredited legal education
Exposure
Recruitment exposure to Jewish legal talent at all career levels
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NJBA is for legal professionals who value professional excellence, ethical leadership, and meaningful Jewish community. Join the National Jewish Bar Association and be part of a growing, values-driven legal network.
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NJBA is a voluntary professional association open to attorneys, law students, and legal professionals of all backgrounds, denominations, career stages, and practice areas. NJBA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, disability, religion, or any other characteristic protected by law. NJBA does not provide legal advice. Content on this site is for informational and professional development purposes only