Association Purposes & Structure |
The NHBA purposes and structure are outlined in detailed in our Constitution and ByLaws. In fulfilling its stated purposes, the Bar's programs and activities are designed to serve the needs and interests of the membership, the public and the administration of justice.
The NHBA conducts two membership meetings each year--a Mid-Year Membership Meeting in January and the Annual Meeting in June. The "Bar year" runs from July 1 through June 30. In addition, the NHBACLE department presents over 70 continuing legal education programs each year at various venues around the state.
As a member service, the NHBA publishes the New Hampshire Bar News, a twice-monthly newspaper featuring important information from the New Hampshire Court System as well as articles on current legal issues and news about Association services and activities. Also published by the Association, on a quarterly basis, the New Hampshire Bar Journal features in-depth analysis of important developments and issues in the law.
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History of Bar Structure |
| 1873 | | Association incorporated as "The Bar Association of the State of New Hampshire" | | 1967 | | Association petitions Legislature to amend acts of incorporation to change name to "New Hampshire Bar Association" | | 1968 | | New Hampshire Supreme Court unifies bar for a three-year trial period | | 1972 | | New Hampshire Supreme Court decrees unification "be continued without limitation of time, under the court's continuing jurisdiction" |
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Constitution and Bylaws of the New Hampshire Bar Association |
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Governance |
An elected Board of Governors which meets bi-monthly governs the Association. The Board is responsible for adoption of a budget prior to the start of each fiscal year (June 1-May 31). The budget is developed by the Finance Committee, which is composed of Association members and chaired by the President-Elect. Active members from around the state vote for officers and governors-at-large, with active members in each county electing their county representative. Nominations are made by February 15; voting takes place between March 15 and April 15. The Board of Governors is composed of six officers, eleven county governors and five governors-at-large (no more than three of whom may come from the same county). The officers serve one-year terms; the county governors serve two-year terms and the governors-at-large serve three-year terms. No member of the Board receives compensation for services rendered in connection with the performance of Board duties.
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Admission to the Bar |
Admission to the New Hampshire Bar Association is administered by the New Hampshire Supreme Court. Necessary forms and instructions for applying for admission to the Bar, including the admission by motion process created under amended Supreme Court Rule 42, are available on the Court's Web site at http://www.courts.state.nh.us/nhbar/index.htm.
The New Hampshire Bar Examination is administered twice yearly ~ in February and July with the specific dates and locations varying each year. The examination is administered over the course of two consecutive days. Both parts must be taken at a single administration of the Bar Examination in New Hampshire.
For a more detailed description of the examination, please visit the NH Judicial Branch Web site at http://www.courts.state.nh.us/nhbar/infobarexam.htm.
Learn about the admission requirements in the six New England states.
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Bar Membership Meetings |
For information about the membership meetings, please e-mail NHBAinfo@nhbar.org or call 603-224-6942.
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Law Student Info & Resources |
Welcome to the Law Student Info & Resources page! This page is brought to you via a partnership between Franklin Pierce Law Center and the NH Bar Association. Our main goal is to provide resources to and facilitate the transition of law students to NH attorneys while acclimating them to the various programs and services offered by the Bar.
First on the agenda is an open invitation for NH law students to join any of the Bar's 20 active sections. Gain valuable knowledge and make lifelong contacts in your concentrated area of law for a nominal, annual law student fee of just $15.00. Click here for details on the various Bar sections and info on how to join today!
Second, we hope you avail yourself of the vast resources available on this site. Among them:
- Ethics Opinions & Practical Ethics Articles - containing a multitude of ethical dilemmas faced by attorneys across the state as submitted to the NHBA Ethics Committee for review and guidance;
- NH Bar News - the most recent issue is always posted online or subscribe to this bi-monthly Bar publication to help you stay in the loop. A student rate is available.
- CLE Programs - Continuing Legal Education programs are a great way to build on your knowledge while making valuable contacts in the legal community.
Third, volunteer opportunities abound through the Bar's Law Related Education program. Use your learned skills to participate in various programs geared to NH's school age children. Go to Law Related Education under For the Public for details on how you can help!
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Member Statistics |
| Current as of 10/2008 | In State | Out-of-State | Total | | Active | 3355 | 1339 | 4694 | | Honorary Active | 45 | 6 | 51 | | Military Active | 2 | 17 | 19 | | Pro Bono Active | 0 | 1 | 1 | | TOTAL ACTIVE STATUS | 3402 | 1363 | 4765 | | | | Inactive | 345 | 1011 | 1356 | | Honorary Inactive | 58 | 25 | 83 | | Inactive Retired | 143 | 87 | 230 | | Military Inactive | 0 | 5 | 5 | | TOTAL INACTIVE STATUS | 546 | 1128 | 1674 | | GRAND TOTALS | 3948 | 2491 | 6439 |
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