Information on Membership Categories
Active Membership:
Any member of the Bar of the State of New York who resides in or maintains an office in Suffolk County, including any person who holds judicial office, may become an Active Member.
Associate Membership:
Any member of the Bar of the State of New York who neither resides in nor maintains an office in Suffolk County, and any member of the Bar of any other State, Territory, or District of Columbia may become an Associate Member.
Student Membership:
Any individual regularly enrolled, and in good standing, in a law school accredited by the American Bar Association or, who clerking is clerking pursuant to § 22NYCRR520.4, or is awaiting bar examination results or admission to the bar may become a Student Member.
Retired Membership:
Any member of the Bar of the State of New York who has certified pursuant to §468a, of the Judiciary Law that he or she has retired from the practice of law, may become a Retired Member, [but a full-time judge or justice of the Unified Court System of the State of New York, or of acourt of any other state or of a Federal court, shall not be eligible to become a Retired Member].
Honorary Membership:
Any person of distinction in the legal profession may be elected an Honorary Member by a vote of two thirds of the whole number of the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors, by a vote of at least two thirds of its may, at any time, terminate an Honorary Membership.
Sustaining Membership:
Sustaining membership is available to any member of any of the above membership catagories whom are willing, for the support of the general wortk of the Association, to pay such amount (as determined by the Board of Directors) in addition to their dues for their particular class. A member who elects to become a Sustaining Member in any year shall not be obiligated to continue such membership in any subsequent year. Sustaining members shall have the same rights and privileges as pertain to the class of which they are a member.
Dues Information
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Membership Dues |
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Membership Category |
Years admitted as of June 1st¹ |
Dues |
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Active |
1 year or less |
$98.00 |
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Active |
Over 1-5 Years |
$156.00 |
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Active |
Over 5-10 Years |
$204.00 |
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Active |
Over 10 Years |
$265.00 |
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Associate |
1 Year or less |
$98.00 |
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Associate |
Over 1-5 Years |
$156.00 |
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Associate |
Over 5 Years |
$204.00 |
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Retired² |
$98.00 |
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Student |
$25.00 |
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Honorary Membership |
There are no dues, but a $50.00 administrative fee is required. |
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Sustaining Membership |
Add $150.00 to your annual dues or administrative fee |
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¹ Calculations of your dues is predicated on your admission status as of June 1st, which is the commencement of the Association's fiscal year.
² A copy of your registration & retirement acknowledgment receipt from the Office of Court Administration must be forwarded by facsimile to complete your application.
Dues are Prorated on a quarterly basis for new applicants as follows:
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Prorating Chart |
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Application submitted between ÷ |
9/1 - 11/30 (75%) |
12/1 - 2/28 (50%) |
3/1 - 5/31 (25%) |
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Student¹ |
No prorating - $25.00 |
$12.50 |
$12.50 |
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1 year or less |
$73.50 |
$49.00 |
$24.50 |
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Over 1-5 Years |
$117.00 |
$78.00 |
$39.00 |
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Over 5-10 Years |
$153.00 |
$102.00 |
$51.00 |
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Over 10 Years |
$198.75 |
$132.50 |
$66.25 |
¹Student membership only receive ½ year prorate.
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News & Events
On Friday, June 7, 2013, Dennis R. Chase will be inducted as as the Bar Association's 105th President. Officers and Directors who were elected at the May 6th Annual Meeting begin a new 2013-2014 administration. The SCBA has celebrated many achievements over the years and this year we rededicate ourselves to the programs, services and activities that make the Academy of Law, the Foundations and your Bar Association a great organization. We would be honored if you would consider attending this special event and taking an ad in our commemorative journal to honor the President, Officers, Directors and award recipients. Please register Here
June 15, 2013 - 5th Annual Dog Agility Expo & Pet Fair
The Suffolk County Bar Association’s Animal Law Committee and the Suffolk Academy of Law present its Fourth Annual “Dog Day Afternoon Agility Expo & Pet Fair” on Saturday, June 15th from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at St. Joseph’s College, located at 155 West Roe Boulevard, Patchogue, NY 11772, (in the quad). This family fun event includes agility demonstrations and shows throughout the day provided by “All Fur Fun Agility” a petting zoo, pony rides and face painting for the kids, vendors of all kinds and rescue groups of every type will all be in attendance with their animals for adoption and to see, enjoy and learn about! Bring your dog for fun and a run through the agility course!!!!! Come enjoy a fun filled day outdoors with animals, entertainment, food and lots of vendors! Admission is $10.00 per car! All dogs must be leashed and well behaved. If your furry friend does not play well with others leave them on the couch. Click here for further information.