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FIVE REASONS TO BECOME A MEMBER
Why Join the MBLA?
1
Sharpen Your Practice Skills
Whether you are beginning your career, developing new practice areas, or starting your own firm, the MBLA’s seminars can help you gain the knowledge and skills you need. The programs feature expert speakers and comprehensive written material that will be useful to you in your practice.
2
Obtain Help Finding a Job or Changing Careers
The MBLA offers a variety of ways for you to search for your first job or a new opportunity. The MBLA periodically circulates professional opportunities, especially those employers reaching out to the African-American legal community.
3
Expand Your Client Base
For those in private practice, client development is critical. There is no better place to network than the MBLA. Participation in MBLA activities offers many opportunities to meet fellow African-American lawyers and develop new business relationships.
4
Stay Informed
The MBLA newsletter contains information on legal newsmakers, announcements of upcoming programs, and information exclusively for members. The MBLA newsletter is emailed directly to you.
5
Improve The Image of Black Lawyers
Gain valuable experience and assist the community by volunteering for the MBLA’s community service activities. No time commitment is too small and our help can really make a difference to someone else.
Dues Assistance Program
The MBLA Dues Assistance Program is intended to assist attorneys and law school graduates who are temporarily unable to afford the cost of membership dues. Any prospective or current member of the MBLA (whether admitted to the Bar in Massachusetts or not) may apply for a partial or full dues reduction for general MBLA dues by submitting a written application for assistance.
Members receiving dues assistance will be entitled to all of the benefits of membership, including the right to vote in elections and the right to receive discounted admission to MBLA events. Dues assistance will be granted for one year at a time. Prospective or current members who require additional dues assistance after the end of a grant year must reapply for such further assistance by submitting a new written application. There is no limit on the number of years during which an applicant may receive dues assistance.
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