Are you a law student or lawyer looking to expand your professional and personal horizons? Joining the Queens County Bar Association (QCBA) is an excellent way to do just that. With more than 23,000 members from private practice, public service, the judiciary, government, academia, institutions and law schools, QCBA provides a diverse network of colleagues and a range of benefits. For starters, QCBA awards a monetary scholarship to a deserving law student every spring. This is in addition to the exclusive scholarships available to members of academic honor societies.
Queens College, located in one of the most diverse counties in the United States, offers a rigorous education in the liberal arts and sciences. Honor societies provide students with opportunities to gain leadership and academic experience, as well as mentoring and networking opportunities. Law students who qualify to apply must be currently enrolled in a law school in the metropolitan area or be residents of Queens County. As a law student joining QCBA, you can participate in the Mentor Program, through which students work with lawyers who are members of QCBA. The position of student ambassador at QCBA also provides law students with the opportunity to take on a leadership role within the organization. In addition to these benefits, QCBA also supports new and young students and lawyers.
By becoming a member today, you help shape the future of the profession as a fundamental link in one of its most influential organizations. Participating in QCBA events can boost your postgraduate applications and strengthen your academic skills. The Queens Museum is dedicated to presenting the highest quality educational and visual arts programs for the people of the New York metropolitan area and, in particular, for the residents of Queens. The Flushing Culture and Arts Council was founded in 1979 to be a revitalizing force for its community and promote intercultural understanding through the arts. Joining an academic society such as QCBA is an excellent way to gain academic experience and broaden your personal and professional horizons. Your membership and active participation will strengthen QCBA's effectiveness for the benefit of the public, the Bar Association and the Administration of Justice.
