Become a Member of the Federal Bar Association

Become a Member of the Federal Bar Association!

Click here for an application or join online at www.fedbar.org.  The membership fee is only $30.

Why should you be a member of the FBA?
The Federal Bar Association (FBA), founded in 1920, is dedicated to the advancement of the science of jurisprudence and to promoting the welfare, interests, education, and professional development of all attorneys involved in federal law. The FBA represents the Federal legal profession. We consist of more than 15,000 federal practitioners, including over 1300 Article III, Magistrate and Bankruptcy judges. Our members belong to 87 chapters around the United States and run the gamut of federal practice: attorneys practicing in small to large legal firms, attorneys in corporations and federal agencies, and members of the judiciary. The FBA is the catalyst for communication between the bar and the bench, as well as the private and public sectors.

Federal Bar Association Mission Statement
The mission of the Association is to strengthen the federal legal system and administration of justice by serving the interests and the needs of the federal practitioner, both public and private, the federal judiciary and the public they serve.

Federal Bar Association Vision Statement
The Association will be recognized as the premier bar association serving the federal practitioner and judiciary.

Advocacy
The opportunity to make a change and improve the federal legal system through grassroots work in over 85 FBA chapters and a strong national advocacy.

Networking
Connect with a vast network of federal practitioners extending across all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands.

Leadership
Governance positions within the association help shape the FBA’s future and make an impact on the growth of the federal legal community.

Learning
Explore best practices and new ideas at the many Continuing Legal Education programs offered throughout the year—at both the national and chapter levels.

WHY IS THE FBA RELEVANT? The FBA is relevant because it:

1. monitors and often advocates on federal issues that impact the practice of federal lawyers and the courts

2. keeps its members abreast of current federal issues

3. provides opportunities for scholarship and education to the profession

4. provides opportunities for judges and attorneys to professionally and socially interact

5. promotes high standards of professional competence and ethical conduct