In June 1899, 74 attorneys launched NJSBA in Atlantic City; annual dues were $5.00.
In 1945, NJSBA developed refresher courses for attorneys returning from service in World War II, the forerunner of today's practice of Continuing Legal Education.
In the 1980s, paralegals, law office administrators and other non-lawyers were welcomed into NJSBA as associate members.
Today, the association is home to over 18,000 members and is the largest group of lawyers, judges and other professionals in the legal field.
It holds hundreds of educational seminars each year, large conferences, as well as has an extensive amicus and legislative affairs programs to advocate on behalf of the profession.