Membership

Membership

Since the late 1700's, when John Adams and other prominent Boston lawyers organized meetings in Beacon Hill taverns and coffeehouses, the Boston Bar Association has been the hub of the legal profession -- a strong community committed to education, public service, and access to justice.

Today, more than 13,000 of your colleagues enjoy the benefits of BBA membership. Big-firm partners, solo and boutique lawyers, affinity bar leaders, in-house counsel, regulators, legal aid attorneys, court personnel, law faculty, and others number our ranks.

Long established as an opinion leader in the law, we are also the leading metropolitan bar association in the area of professional development, hosting over 500 programs each year. We have earned national recognition for our electronic publications and innovative public service programs.

Join the BBA today!

Manage My Membership

If your firm, corporation, law school or organization is a sponsor of the BBA, your membership is free! Contact Member Services at membership@bostonbar.org today to access your free membership.

To view the BBA membership application, click here.

To view the BBA member dues table, click here.

The benefits of BBA membership are countless. When you join now, in addition to joining Boston’s leading community of lawyers, you’ll gain access to:

The Best in Continuing Legal Education
CLE

The BBA offers our members 450+ free practice-area and professional development programs every year to keep you updated on evolving areas of law and help you build your business development skills. The BBA brings together experts and influencers to keep your practice on the cutting edge. BBA members also receive exclusive discounts on in-depth, CLE-credit bearing programs and our 14 major industry-focused conferences.

Remote Benefits of Membership
Career Center

From the BBA’s Learn Online library of videos and materials from 100+ recent BBA programs, to its law practice management webinar series Webinar Wednesdays, the BBA has numerous benefits that are accessible anywhere. Learn more here.

BBA Career Center
Career Center

The BBA’s Career Center is a resource for BBA members during times of career transition and connects employers with the BBA’s network of nearly 13,000 attorneys. For BBA members seeking new opportunities, and for law firms, corporations, legal services organizations, and government offices seeking qualified candidates for their legal jobs, the Career Center serves as a valuable tool.

Legal Research Services
USI Affinity

Thomson Reuters Westlaw®, the industry's premier legal research platform, enables legal researchers to find answers and insights from the largest collection of content organized, annotated and classified with exclusive editorial enhancements. Confidently complete research faster, stop second-guessing, and reallocate that time to better manage client expectations. You can’t risk using products or services that leave you open to mistakes. You know a legal strategy that is ‘good enough’ can cost you profitability, clients, and your peace of mind. We can help.

BBA members who are solo practitioners can buy Westlaw online and access an exclusive discount by using offer code 683239K 88378 at checkout.

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*Terms & Conditions: Discounts may not be applied retroactively to an existing contract of the same solution or product. This offer is open to customers who have not had an online Westlaw Subscription for a minimum of three months. Discount only applies to contracts of two or three years. Furthermore, this offer is only available to solo attorneys. Larger firms can contact their local rep to inquire regarding member pricing. The offer cannot be combined with other discounts or promotions and is revocable at any time. Westlaw is a trademark of Thomson Reuters.

Professional Liability and Other Insurance

USI Affinity

The BBA partners with USI Affinity to meet our members' insurance needs.

We have secured significant discounts and excellent personal service for our members, helping you to simplify business management concerns and focus on your practice. We offer:

  • Professional liability coverage
  • Medical insurance
  • Auto and home insurance
  • Life and disability income insurance

For more information, please visit the Boston Bar Association Insurance Program website or contact Mike Mooney of USI Boston at 855.USI.0100 PIN 800 or Mike.Mooney@usiaffinity.com.

Payment Processing

LawPay makes it easy and cost-effective for you to accept payments from all major credit cards. With LawPay, you can collect payments in the office, through their website, and on the go. No matter where you get paid, LawPay ensures complete protection of your client trust accounts, in compliance with both State and ABA guidelines for accounting. Depending on volume processed, BBA members receive up to a 25% discount on credit card processing fees.

Lawyer Referral Service
Lawyer Referral Service

The BBA’s Lawyer Referral Service (LRS) matches pre-screened clients with participating attorneys, generating $1.5 million a year in client fees for BBA members. The BBA’s LRS has been trusted by the public for more than 60 years. For more information, please contact Solana Goss, LRS Operations Manager, at 617.778.1978 or sgoss@bostonbar.org.

Practice Management Software

Whether you’re seeking a platform for client and matter management, financial administration, billing, timekeeping, data security, cloud storage, mobile access, client communication, or all of the above, there is practice management software that’s right for you. The BBA encourages our members to explore three providers we’ve partnered with in order to find which one best suits their needs and budgets.
Firm Central

Simplify the management of your legal business and resolve workflow inefficiencies so you have more time to practice law with Firm Central, a fully integrated, user-friendly, secure legal practice management solution. As a member of the Boston Bar you’re eligible to receive up to 15% off your new subscription. To learn more or set up a free consultation, contact Josh Davidson, Firm Central Practice Management Consultant, at 651-244-2209
Clio

Clio is cloud-based law practice management system that offers all you need to run a law practice from intake to invoice. Clio is accessible any time from any device and integrates with hundreds of leading web apps. BBA members will receive a free 7-day trial and 10% discount.

MyCase

MyCase is an affordable, intuitive and powerful legal case management software designed for the modern law firm. Give your law firm the advantage of a complete case management software solution – get organized with contacts, calendars, cases, documents, time tracking, and billing. MyCase also includes a first of its kind integrated client portal so everyone stays informed and connected. Boston Bar members get a 10% lifetime discount. Start your free trial today!

LEAP Legal Software is a premium desktop and cloud-based legal practice management, case management, and accounting solution for your small law firm. Offering a large form database and access to a website platform, marketing plan services, payment processing, online appointment scheduling and more, LEAP proudly specializes in solo practitioners and small firms. BBA members receive a 10% discount.

Document Automation Software
Woodpecker

Woodpecker is a powerful document automation platform that empowers law firms to automate and standardize their legal documents while democratizing the document template building, editing, and sharing process, enabling attorneys, paralegals, and assistants to manage templates autonomously. Woodpecker enables firms to continue working within Microsoft Word, avoid migrating to a new platform, and bypasses the need for any implementation or training overhead. BBA members receive an exclusive 20% discount, not to mention your first month is free!

Translation Services
Rapport International

Rapport International provides precise professional foreign language translation services in over 100 languages to help you improve your global communications locally. Rapport’s highly qualified and experienced professionals are native language speakers and professionally trained. Rapport’s legal translators understand the U.S. legal system as well as the legal systems in their native countries. They have experience working for law firms, investigators, courthouses, and government agencies. BBA members receive a 5% discount.

Call Answering Services
Ruby Receptionists

Attorneys understand the necessity of answering each and every call, and Ruby Receptionists provides you with a personalized answering service.You can enjoy the peace of mind of knowing that Ruby is always there to answer your calls in a friendly and professional manner, while appreciating the flexibility of being able to work where and when you want. Ruby can be customized to collect specific information from clients, and the service is available in English and Spanish. BBA members receive a 7% discount for all plans and overage minutes.

Student Debt Consolidation
SoFi

Student debt consolidation services are ideal if you’re seeking to lower your interest rates and streamline your repayment into just one monthly amount. BBA members will receive a $300 sign-up bonus and low rates depending on income and creditworthiness. Attorneys who refinance with SoFi save an average of $431 per month. SoFi also offers refinancing BBA members career counseling and unemployment protection, among other perks. BBA members will receive a $300 sign-up bonus.

ABA Retirement Plan
ABA Retirment Funds Program

The ABA Retirement Funds Program provides affordable 401(k) plans with no out-of-pocket expenses exclusively to law firms of all sizes, even solos. The Program offers plan design flexibility, a broad range of investment options, full-service administration, and professional fiduciary services. Contact the ABA Retirement Funds Program at 866.812.3580 or visit www.abaretirement.com for more information and a prospectus.

Questions about any of these member benefits? Need help accessing a benefit? Please contact Membership Manager Tara Trask at 617.778.1984 or ttrask@bostonbar.org.