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· PBA members and nonmember lawyers interested in joining the PBA, click here for information and links to information on the many benefits of PBA membership.
· Members of the media, connect to our online Media Center.
· For the public, find out more about the PBA’s consumer information and public education campaigns!
Overbrook High Wins 2008 PBA/YLD Mock Trial Championship
Click here to watch video of the Pennsylvania Cable Network's coverage of the PBA/YLD mock trial finals competition. (To view, you will need QuickTime on your computer. To download, go to http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/. Under Download the free player, select QuickTime 7.4.5 for Windows XP or Vista. Download takes several minutes.) Find out more about the PBA/YLD Mock Trial competition.
Drexel is Lead Sponsor of 2010 National Mock Trial Competition to be Held in Pennsylvania
Drexel University, a proud partner of the statewide PBA/YLD Mock Trial Competition, is the leadership sponsor of the National Mock Trial Competition to be held in Philadelphia, May 6-8, 2010.
Reach PBA Display Advertisers and Classified Advertisers
Click here for the Ad Index of display advertisers featured in the latest issue of The Pennsylvania Lawyer magazine. Click here for our online listing of classified ads for expert services, legal resources, rentals and more.
Advertisers, place your ad in our PBA membership-wide publications and also reach our Web site visitors at no extra charge. An added bonus: All e-mail and Web addresses posted in the online Ad Index and classified ads are live links — bringing potential customers and clients to within a click of contacting you!
Get the PBA E-News for Pre-Publication Access to Bar News Court Summaries
One of the benefits of a members-only subscription to the online PBA E-News is pre-publication access to the latest court summaries published in the PBA Bar News. If you're a PBA member and you're not receiving the online E-News, the question is, Why not? PBA members, click here to register your e-mail address (the PBA keeps this address confidential) and you’re automatically on the E-News distribution list. Relocating? Be sure to update your e-mail address with us for uninterrupted E-News delivery. For those lawyers who are not PBA members, the online court summaries, E-News and Bar News are just a few of the many reasons to join. Click here to join or click here for information on the wide variety of PBA member benefits and services.
PBA Members-Only Access to the Online Pennsylvania Lawyer Magazine
Misplaced a past issue of The Pennsylvania Lawyer magazine? As a PBA member, you can retrieve articles from the online version of the magazine. Go to the PBA member login page and log in to reach The Pennsylvania Lawyer magazine.
First Annual PBA Award for Excellence in Lawyer Advertising
The Pennsylvania Bar Association's new Award for Excellence in Lawyer Advertising recognizes lawyers for their efforts in creating effective law firm advertising. Criteria include the promotional material’s creativity, ability to meet the standards of clarity and accuracy recognized by the legal community and Pennsylvania’s Rules of Professional Conduct, and effectiveness in generating new business and enhancing existing client relationships. Nominations for the award closed on May 1. The award will be presented at the 2008 PBA Annual Meeting in Hershey, June 4-6. Find out more.
PBA Ethics Opinions
For members only, online, searchable opinions of the PBA Committee on Legal Ethics & Professional Responsibility. Click here to reach this material. If you are not already logged in, you will be prompted to do so. References to rule numbers are to the Pennsylvania Rules of Professional Conduct. Questions and requests for copies of opinions should be directed to the Legal Ethics Hotline, 1-800-932-0311, Ext. 2214.
PBA Photos, Videos and Podcasts
See and hear the latest PBA happenings, including special events and the recent presentations and activities of PBA leaders. Select photos, videos or podcasts.
PBA Members, Keep Your Contact Information Current with the PBA
Moving and/or changing your e-mail address? Keep your mailing and e-mail information current with the PBA so important membership materials and notices continue to reach you.
PBA Bike Tour … Lawyers Riding for Children, May 17
Take part in the 50-mile tour (with shorter 30- and 15-mile options). Location: Carlisle, Pa. In cooperation with the Cumberland and Dauphin County Bar associations and The Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law. Click here for information and registration/donation forms.
