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Experienced practicing lawyer
Lawyers practicing in Canada who have been called to the bar for four years or more.
You are a practising lawyer who has been called to a Canadian bar for four years or more. Membership in the CBA is mandatory for this category.
$628 + tax
Benefits
Impact: Gain insight on the latest trends and receive timely updates on courts and governments to help you serve your clients. Shape the law and legal practice through advocacy, initiatives and submissions.
Community: Get involved in Sections and committees in your areas of practice and interest. Connect with colleagues at conferences, events and Section meetings.
Growth: Access live, local and on-demand PD programs targeted to your interests and practice areas. Enhance your profile by leading PD sessions, speaking at CBA NB events or offering your expertise for media calls.
Wellness: Be well and practice well through our lawyer wellness programs.
Value: Read the latest legal news and insights from the CBA NB in the Solicitor’s Journal. Be listed and gain new business through the CBA Find a Lawyer directory.
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Retired lawyer
You are a lawyer or former judge, aged 60 years or more, who has been a member in good standing of a bar or law society for 20 years or more, and who has retired from active practice.
$352.15 + tax
Benefits
Growth: Lead professional development sessions and speak at CBA NB events.
Impact: Contribute your expertise to shape the law and the legal profession.
Community: Maintain your legal network in retirement and stay connected to the legal profession.
Value: Enjoy reduced membership fees.
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International lawyer
You are a lawyer or a judge who is a member in good standing of a bar or law society outside Canada and qualify under the Associate membership category.
$352.15 + tax
Benefits
Growth: Access live, local and on-demand PD programs targeted to your interests. Lead professional development sessions and speak at CBA NB events.
Impact: Work with fellow lawyers and contribute your expertise on important legal issues through committees, Sections and advocacy work.
Community: Make important connections and network with lawyers from New Brunswick and across Canada. Share your international experience and expertise with legal professionals in Canada.
Wellness: Be well and practice well through our lawyer wellness programs.
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Early Career Lawyer
Practicing lawyers who have been called to the bar within the last three years.
You are a practising lawyer within less than five years of call to a Canadian bar. Membership in the CBA is mandatory for this category.
$290.85 + tax
Benefits
Value: Enjoy reduced CBA membership fees. Access discounts on personal services, business solutions and practice management resources.
Growth: Access complimentary and on-demand PD programs. Access career development resources, including our job board.
Community: Network with lawyers from New Brunswick and across Canada. Be automatically enrolled in the Young Lawyers Section.
Impact: Volunteer on issues that matter with committees and Sections.
Wellness: Be well and practice well through our lawyer wellness programs.
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In-House Counsel
In-house counsel and government lawyers.
You are employed by a business enterprise, association, institution, not-for-profit organization, Crown corporation, municipal corporation, government, regulatory body or agency. Joining the CBA automatically enrolls you in the Canadian Corporate Counsel Association. Membership in the CBA is mandatory for this category.
$290.85 – $628 + tax
Benefits
Growth: Learn with valuable PD programs targeted to your needs. Benefit from our mentorship program for in-house counsel. Access the world’s only certification program for in-house counsel.
Community: Network with in-house counsel from across New Brunswick and Canada.
Impact: Volunteer on a committee or Sections to give voice on issues that matter.
Wellness: Be well and practice well through our lawyer wellness programs.
Value: Enjoy membership in the Canadian Corporate Counsel Association.
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Articling Student
Students articling with a Canadian law firm.
You are in the process of articling with a Canadian law firm, or you are enrolled in a bar admissions course to be admitted to your first Canadian Bar or Law Society.
$198.90 + tax
Benefits
Value: Enjoy reduced CBA membership fees.
Community: Network with lawyers from New Brunswick and across Canada. Join the Young Lawyers Section.
Growth: Access complimentary and on-demand PD programs to develop your skills and knowledge.
Impact: Volunteer on issues that matter with committees and Sections.
Wellness: Be well and practice well through our lawyer wellness programs.
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Law school student or NCA student
Law school students who have not yet been called to the bar, Canadian residents studying abroad or NCA candidates.
You are a student who has not been called to a Canadian bar, and who is enrolled at a recognized Canadian law school, a Canadian citizen studying at a recognized foreign law faculty, or a foreign-trained lawyer completing the NCA process.
No cost to join
(enrolled at a recognized law school in New Brunswick)
$17.39 + tax
(enrolled at a recognized Canadian law school outside of New Brunswick)Benefits
Value: Enjoy free membership with the CBA.
Community: Network with lawyers from New Brunswick and across Canada. Build your professional community before you graduate from law school. Be automatically enrolled in the Law Students Section.
Growth: Access complimentary and on-demand PD programs to develop your skills and knowledge.
Impact: Work with other lawyers on issues that matter with committees and Sections.
Wellness: Be well and practice well through our lawyer wellness programs.
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Academic or researcher
Canadian law faculty with a legal degree.
You are an academic teaching at a Canadian law faculty and have a recognized Canadian law degree.
$628 + tax
Benefits
Growth: Access live, local and on-demand PD programs targeted to your interests.
Impact: Shape the law and legal practice through advocacy and submissions.
Community: Network with legal professionals from New Brunswick and across Canada. Collaborate on important legal issues through committees and Sections.
Value: Enhance your profile by leading professional development sessions and speaking at CBA NB events.
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Non-practicing lawyer
Lawyers not actively engaged in legal practice.
You are a lawyer who is not actively engaged in the practice of law. You are eligible for this category if your law society or insurer recognizes your non-practising status. Membership in the CBA is mandatory for this category.
$153.15 + tax
(less than five years called to the bar)
$322.00 + tax
(lawyer or judge for five years or more)Benefits
Growth: Access live, local and on-demand PD programs targeted to your interests.
Impact: Shape the law and legal practice through advocacy and submissions.
Community: Network with legal professionals from New Brunswick and across Canada. Collaborate on important legal issues through committees and Sections.
Value: Enjoy reduced membership fees.
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Full-time graduate student
Students completing full-time graduate legal studies.
You are completing full-time graduate legal studies at a recognized law school and qualify under the Scholar membership category.
$198.90 + tax
Benefits
Value: Enjoy reduced membership fees.
Growth: Access live, local and on-demand PD programs targeted to your interests. Lead professional development sessions and speak at CBA NB events.
Impact: Contribute your knowledge and expertise on important legal issues through committees, Sections and advocacy work.
Community: Connect with legal professionals from New Brunswick and across Canada to network and gain insights for your research.
Wellness: Be well and practice well through our lawyer wellness programs.
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Judge
You are a judge who has been called to a Canadian bar.
$628 + tax
Benefits
Growth: Access live, local and on-demand PD programs targeted to your interests. Get access to resources for judges, such as courtroom management and judgment tips. Lead PD sessions and speak at conferences and events.
Community: Network with other judges from across Canada. Be automatically enrolled in the Judges Section and enjoy programming delivered specifically for members of the bench. Join Under Reserve, our regular open discussion to build community with judges.
Wellness: Be well and practice well through our lawyer wellness programs.
Value: Access discounts on personal services, business solutions and practice management resources.
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Questions? Please consult our FAQs or contact Member Services.
