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The Federal Bar Association (FBA) is dedicated to promoting the welfare, interests, education, and professional development of attorneys involved in federal law. With more than 14,000 members—including 2,000 federal judges—its members run the gamut of federal practice, from small to large firms, corporations and federal agencies. The FBA serves as the catalyst for communication between the bar and the bench, as well as the private and public sectors.

Joining the FBA entitles you to membership within the national organization as well as within your local FBA chapter. Members receive a host of special benefits designed to uphold the mission of the FBA and support each member’s career within the federal legal system. Association activities and member benefits are organized into five primary categories.

Advocacy
The organization’s headquarters are located outside of Washington, D.C., in Arlington, Va., giving it the proximity necessary to remain engaged on behalf of its members.

  • Government relations efforts as defined by the FBA Issues Agenda
  • Annual Capitol Hill Day
  • Monthly updates on recent government relations developments

Networking and Leadership
The FBA is large enough to have an impact on the federal legal profession, but small enough to provide opportunities for networking and leadership. The FBA is governed by a 15-member, elected, Board of Directors and numerous volunteer members.

  • More than 100 chapters across all federal circuits
  • 24 practice area sections
  • 6 career divisions
  • Volunteer leadership opportunities within each chapter, section, and division

Looking for someone you met at an FBA function, a schoolmate, or a colleague with whom you have lost touch? Members also have exclusive access to the FBA online directory.

**NEW – members are invited to add their clerkship history to their profile to get added to our exclusive Judicial Clerkship Directory

Education
The FBA offers more than 700 credit hours of continuing legal education (CLE) at both the national and local level throughout the year.

  • Discounted registration for 10+ National CLE conferences
  • Complimentary access to monthly CLE webinars*
  • Local chapter-sponsored CLE events

Publications and Communication
As part of your membership, you will receive and have access to:

  • The Federal Lawyer magazine
  • Biweekly eNewsletter
  • Section, division, and chapter newsletters
  • Judicial Profiles

Legal Career Center
The Legal Career Center is an online resource for both employers looking to hire and job seekers looking for a position within the federal legal community. Employers have the option of posting jobs available to the FBA Legal Career Center only, or to the Legal Job Exchange Network that reaches thousands of potential candidates through the network of partner job boards. Job seekers have free access and can use the Legal Career Center to post resumes, search for jobs, and prepare for interviews, as they launch their careers.

Member Plus Affinity Program
As an FBA member, you have access to the Member Plus Program, which provides great product discounts and promotions for your personal and professional needs. We regularly update the offerings in the Member Plus Program to bring you the latest deals available on things you can use, such as business services, travel discounts… even pet insurance! Bookmark the Member Plus Program to keep these special deals just a click away, or call (866) 389-0024 with your questions.

Exclusive Member Discounts
FBA members receive discounted rates for CLE and networking events, publications, and other services. Sustaining members receive an additional 5 percent off the member rates for event registration! To become a sustaining member, contact the membership department at (571) 481-9100 or membership@fedbar.org.

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*This is subject to MCLE requirements for your state. Please note that some states do not approve distance learning credits.

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