Digital Member Badges
Introducing digital member badges
We have teamed up with Credly by Pearson, a digital badging company that collaborates with reputable organizations to offer digital credentials to individuals globally. Our first badge collection is for student members and those in good standing with their dues.
A digital badge will help you tell your professional story in a way that is complete and validated. Our organization’s advocacy work and influence on public policy are only possible thanks to the support of our members. Use your digital member badge as a symbol of your membership and engagement with us.
Accept your badge once you receive an email from Credly with next steps. Be sure to check your spam/junk.
Share your badge on LinkedIn, Twitter, email signatures, and more
Committee member collection
Our collection of committee digital badges is the perfect way for committee members to showcase their dedication and hard work. Proudly share your significant voluntary efforts with others and stand out as a valuable member of the City Bar team.
If you haven’t received your badge or have questions, please contact us at membershipservices@nycbar.org.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Credly?
Credly is a Pearson company who is leading the digital credential movement, and Credly is the end-to-end solution for issuing and managing digital credentials. A badge issued through the Credly platform is a digital representation of a learning outcome or experience. Credly badges link to metadata that provides context and verification. For more information, please click here.
How can I obtain a digital member badge?
New/rejoining members: After you join, you will receive an email from Credly within a week on how to accept and share your badge.
Existing members: you must be in good standing with your dues to receive a badge. Once you resolve any dues related issues, you’ll receive an email from Credly within a week on how to accept and share your badge.
Contact MembershipServices@nycbar.org with additional questions.
How do I accept and access my digital member badge?
First, you’ll receive an email from Credly to alert you that “you’ve earned a badge”. Using your email associated with your City Bar membership, you must create an account and confirm your email. After you create the account and log in, accept the badge!
Please note, accepting a badge is optional and if you choose not to access it now, we can always resend you instructions in the future.
How do I share my digital member badge?
Using Credly’s sharing options, you can share your badge directly from their Credly account. To learn more, click here.
My digital member badge says that my City Bar membership has expired. How long is my digital member badge valid? How can I update my member status and badge?
For membership, we bill semi-annually every May and November or annually every May for Nonresident and International members. Your badge is valid when you join/rejoin the City Bar or renew your semi-annual or annual membership. For member FAQ’s, click here.
Contact MembershipServices@nycbar.org with additional questions.
I’m on a committee and I haven’t received my badge. What do I need to do?
Our committee badge is for those who are current on their City Bar membership dues – different from committee dues. Once you resolve any dues related issues, you’ll receive an email from Credly within a week on how to accept and share your badge.
Contact MembershipServices@nycbar.org with additional questions.
I was on a committee last year; do I get a badge?
Our committee badge is for the current year (2023-2024 term). At this time, we are not providing badges for prior terms.
I’m on more than one committee, will I receive multiple badges?
No. Our committee badge is based on term and not specific committee.
I have a question about committees that doesn’t appear here.
Visit Committee FAQ
Contact CommitteeServices@nycbar.org with additional questions.
