The National Bar Association (NBA) offers a Subscribing Life Membership for $2,000, payable in installments over two years—$2,000 down, followed by $2,000 per year for two years (totaling $6,000). This structure allows members to invest in the NBA at the highest level with flexibility while securing lifetime membership status once the full commitment is met.
Lifetime Membership is the National Bar Association’s highest membership tier. It provides full membership benefits for life and reflects a longstanding commitment to advancing the NBA’s mission and supporting the legal, civic, and economic interests of the communities we serve. Lifetime Members help power and sustain the Association’s core programs and strategic priorities, including membership expansion, civil rights advocacy, professional development, international partnerships, and our growing national pipeline initiatives.
About this Membership
Because being part of the National Bar Association is not just about joining a network. It is about stepping into a powerful movement.
When you become a Life Member, you are not simply adding your name to a list. You are securing a seat at the table where justice, opportunity, and legacy meet.
Gain instant access to a national network of Black lawyers, judges, and leaders who open doors, share opportunities, and have your back.
Representation that Counts
As a dues-paying member, you have the right to vote, run for leadership, and shape the policies that drive the NBA’s second century.
Visibility and Spotlight
Be featured in member highlights, connect with affinity sections, and place yourself where employers, clients, and collaborators look first.
Professional Elevation
From cutting-edge CLEs to leadership pipelines, the NBA is your launchpad to expand expertise, sharpen skills, and amplify your impact in the profession.
Exclusive Access
Members-only events, discounted registration for our signature conferences, and early invitations to gatherings that set the national agenda.
Justice in Action
Every membership fuels the NBA’s fight, whether that is protecting civil rights, expanding expungement opportunities, or creating pathways for the next generation.
