Law Students
The City Bar has a number of programs specifically designed to help law students increase their knowledge, experience and contacts.
Why should you join?
Committee Involvement
The Association has over 150 committees open to student participation, including a committee created specifically for law students: The Committee on Law Student Perspectives. Joining a committee is a great way to explore an area of law that you may want to pursue a career in; being a committee member is also an excellent way to meet and work with legal practitioners from the public, private, and government sector.
Programs, Social Events & Networking
The City Bar always has a number of programs throughout the day and at night on various issues of law ranging from international human rights issues to changes in the regulation of the financial system. There is truly an event for everyone here and as a law student you are most likely still exploring your interests and these programs are a great way to become more informed about different areas of law. In addition to keeping our members informed on the various issues and changes in the legal world, the City Bar also has various social events where members can convene in a more lighthearted atmosphere. One of our programs created for law students and young professionals, Lawyers Connect, has a First Thursday's series specifically designed for networking and mingling.
Career Advancement
Becoming a student member of the New York City Bar Association is a great way to start shaping your career early on. The Association has several programs created specifically for law students and recent law school graduates. There are a number of programs held year-round aimed at providing helpful tips for applying for jobs, writing your resume and cover letter, interviewing and more.
Wellness
Being a member of the City Bar also gives you the opportunity to unwind from work. The Association is proud to have The Contemplative Lawyers Group, which is a group of lawyers and law students interested in applying a meditative perspective to the practice of law, who meet monthly at the City Bar. The meetings include guided mindfulness meditation followed by a talk by an attorney who is also a mindfulness meditation teacher. No meditation experience is necessary; everyone is invited.
Joining the Association is beneficial to your career in a myriad of ways. From working on a committee to meeting other professionals in fun social settings, being a part of a legal professional home is a way to build your career and to enjoy yourself at the same time.
