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Membership Information

Sustaining Membership Structure & Dues

Regular Active

$280

Members who were first admitted to the Bar of any State or jurisdiction in 2021 or before 

Judicial Active

$280

Members who are presently serving as members of the judiciary and whose seat is located in Nebraska 

Junior Active

$140

Members who were first admitted to the Bar of any State or jurisdiction in 2022 or after

Senior Active

$140

Members 75 years of age or older, during the dues year being billed

Military Active

Free

Members who provide proof that they are actively engaged in the Armed Forces at the beginning of the calendar year

Law Student Membership

Free

For current law students in good standing.

Includes free membership and up to 2 free Section memberships.

Regular Inactive

$80

Members who are not actively engaged in the practice of law in the state of Nebraska

Emeritus Inactive

$0

Non-practicing members who have attained the age of 75 years or have been engaged actively in the practice of law in the state of Nebraska for 50 years or more, during the dues year being billed.

Membership Terms

  • Membership runs January 1-December 31.
  • Renewal reminders are sent before the new year begins.
  • If membership lapses, it may be reactivated by becoming current on dues.

Payment Options

Annual Auto-Renewal

  • Automatically renews each January (Sections, NetWORKS and charitable contributions included).
  • A notice is sent via email before the renewal date.
  • Once your payment is processed, a receipt is emailed to you.

Firm Billing

  • The firm receives a consolidated annual invoice and roster listing all associated lawyers.
  • Payments are made in a single bulk transaction (via credit card, ACH or check) by firm, covering the dues for everyone. 
  • To sign up contact Director of Administration, Nancy Harms.

Dues Waiver

If you are facing a financial hardship but still wish to receive benefits through the NSBA, please contact NSBA Executive Director, Liz Neeley. All requests will be strictly confidential.

Payments to the Nebraska State Bar Association are for sustaining membership and are separate from mandatory licensing assessments. To renew your law license, use your Attorney Services Division account at https://attorneys.nejudicial.gov/. Contact Attorney Services Division with questions at (402) 471-2834.

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