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Nine NJ Nonprofits Receive Grants

Nine NJ Nonprofits Receive Grants

The New Jersey State Bar Foundation is providing grant funding to nine New Jersey-based nonprofit organizations to fund summer law associates. This program provides an opportunity for law students to serve the public in the nonprofit community and develop advocacy and...
Law Fair Ignites Curiosity

Law Fair Ignites Curiosity

The New Jersey State Bar Foundation’s annual mock trial competitions are a shining example of how education and legal communities come together to provide interactive learning experiences which help promote understanding of the law and our justice system. Law Fair,...
NJSBF Launches New Publication

NJSBF Launches New Publication

Constitutionally Speaking is the latest publication to be published by the New Jersey State Bar Foundation. The first edition of the publication is a 12-page primer devoted to the U.S. Supreme Court. Topics discussed in this inaugural issue include the origins of the...
Check Out Latest Respect Issue

Check Out Latest Respect Issue

Respect’s winter 2025 issue features articles on antisemitism, hate crimes and threats to librarians.  A PDF of  the Respect’s winter 2025 edition can be downloaded or individual articles can be read and printed from Respect’s blog, The Rundown. Any...
Court Night Grants Awarded

Court Night Grants Awarded

The New Jersey State Bar Foundation awarded grants to 11 affinity and county bar associations in New Jersey to support programs and events that cultivate a deeper understanding of the legal system among students and the public. The grants, in support of Law Day or...
A Message from the NJSBF President

A Message from the NJSBF President

The New Jersey State Bar Foundation fulfills its mission to increase knowledge of the law and legal system with programs, publications, mock trial competitions, educator trainings, scholarships and grant funding which enables us to reach thousands in New Jersey. Read...