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Building Bonds Through Community and Real-World Education
NABL invites public finance legal professionals from every corner of the United States, including attorneys, paralegals, issuers, borrowers, and current law students interested in pursuing a career in this field. As a member, you’ll be part of a national peer network committed to advancing the integrity of our municipal market.
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With more than 2,300 active members you will find a network and community for your practice.
101HouRs of CLE OPPORTUNITIES
We offer 101 hours of CLE courses at a 30 percent discount for our members.
95%Retention Rate
We’re supporting member goals by expanding networks and access to resources.
Explore Member Benefits
There are an infinite number of reasons; here are some of the top reasons for joining!
- Learn the Basics: New to municipal bond law? Need a definition for that one term? Or just want a quick refresher? Bond Basics has you covered.
- Full access to issue briefs, comment letters, and reports in our Resource Library, as well as member-exclusive content in NABL News and the Weekly Wrap newsletter.
- Discounts to our three signature conferences, On-demand webinars, and more than 50 hours of continuing legal education (CLE) credit opportunities that we currently offer.
- Access to free member-exclusive roundtables and fireside chats.
- Engage through our grassroots action center to help protect and advance sensible public finance policies and support our market.
- Gain insights from member-exclusive updates on regulatory and legislative activity in Washington, D.C.
- Stay current on what’s happening in D.C. by attending our Advocacy Update sessions held virtually each quarter.
- Join one of our 12 committees to find your network.
- Participate on publication projects and other opportunities available in our Project Opportunities Center.
- Highlight your expertise by being listed in our directory of bond lawyers.
- Access to bond lawyer job postings on our career center.
Member Types and Dues (2026)
| Dues Passed the Bar Before 2021 | Dues Passed the Bar After 2021 | |
|---|---|---|
| Regular Members | $675 | $375 |
| Dues | ||
|---|---|---|
| Affiliate Members* | $675 | |
| Issuers | $675 | |
| Paralegals | $150 | |
| Retired NABL Members | $50 | |
| Current Law Students** | Complimentary |
**Current students at an accredited U.S. law school are eligible for a free student membership.
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Two Ways to Apply
Ready to join? You can apply online or via a paper application.
Joining online is fast and easy, select your membership type.
You can also download a PDF application to complete and submit via email or mail using the links below.
Via Mail
Mail your printed complete application to:
National Association of Bond Lawyers
1775 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Suite 950
Washington, DC 20006
Via Email
Having trouble with your application?
Student Membership
We remain committed to growing the interest in and practice of public finance law through our free student membership. Current students of an accredited U.S. law school are eligible for a free student membership through the duration of their enrollment. Students interested in any area of law may take advantage of our free membership, which includes the member benefits listed above.
Other Student Resources
Scholarship Opportunity
Current law students are also encouraged to learn more about our Ballard Scholarship, which covers attendance at our annual Essentials conference held each spring.
Start with the Basics
New to municipal bond law? Need a definition for that one term? Or just want a quick refresher? Bond Basics has you covered.