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Student Benefits


Complimentary CBA - OBA Membership for All Ontario Law Students


Free CBA - OBA Membership for students enrolled in undergraduate studies at a recognized law school in Ontario.

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Articling Students pay a minimal yearly fee of only $77 plus HST.


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CBA - OBA membership entitles Students to 2 Free Practice Sections

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Additional Benefits


1. Join a Network of Law Students from across Ontario
  • Life After Law School events at Law Schools featuring local practitioners
  • "Excelling At Articles" program includes membership fee with registration


2. Career Opportunities

Meet Lawyers Who Hire Students


3. Practice Tools & Tips relevant to future lawyer peers


4. Getting Involved & Getting Noticed
  • "Monitor" at OBA's Continuing Legal Education programs. Get free program registration, free materials and the incredible opportunity to mingle with leading experts.
  • In January, watch for our "Call for Candidates" for the Student Division Executive Ambassador positions.
  • Participate at OBA events, promoting the CBA - OBA at your law school.


5. Professional Development (PD) Programs: 36 Specific Practice Sections or Areas of Interest
  • More than 200 PD Programs ranging from 1-hour to full day
  • Annual Institute 3-day conference: 20 programs and special events
  • Live webcasts and Webinars
  • Check out the OBA Annual Institute program schedule. Check in later this year for the 2011 lineup.
     
  • CBA - OBA Members save $100 on Continuing Legal Education (CLE) programs.
     
  • Sections are 36 practice-specific groups that hold frequent educational programs over breakfast, lunch or dinner. Section members receive e-newsletters including a wealth of current and substantive legal information for today's lawyers.
  • Of particular interest to students, the Young Lawyers Division provides great learning perspectives on career success, along with many social opportunities.
     
  • CBA - OBA Members enrolled in Sections, save $30 on Section programming.
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6. E-Newsletters & Multi-Media Products
  • Practice specific Sections e-newsletters will keep you up to date on current issues in your area of practice, upcoming professional development programs, and networking events.
  • More than 100 Section e-newsletters annually
  • CD-Audios, MP3s, Video-streams and course materials
  • Free Section program MP3s for Section members
  • Live webcasts and Webinars
  • Video-streams, archived products, and course materials
  • Regional (outside GTA) programs: live and video replays
  • Practice specific Listservs


7. Advocacy on behalf of the legal profession that will affect your practice


8. Student Fellowship & Awards
  • A number of awards are available for law students. See Student Awards


9. Student Division Ambassador Volunteers


  • Insurance products with CBIA
  • Financial services with CBAF
  • Discounted entertainment tickets with Perkopolis
  • Great phone plans with Rogers Wireless
  • Affordable accommodations at Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
  • Trendy eyewear with Hakim Optical
  • And much more...


As a CBA - OBA Member you will also receive...


CBA & OBA Publications


Have questions or need more info?
Email: lawstudents@oba.org
Phone: 1(416) 869-1047 or Toll Free 1(800)668-8900