About the American Bar Association
Welcome to the American Bar Association, the largest voluntary professional association in the world. With more than 400,000 members, the ABA provides law school accreditation, continuing legal education, information about the law, programs to assist lawyers and judges in their work, and initiatives to improve the legal system for the public.
ABA Mission
To serve equally our members, our profession and the public by defending liberty and delivering justice as the national representative of the legal profession.
ABA Organization
- ABA Governance
- ABA Member Directory
Individuals in leadership positions within the Association and related organizations
ABA Employment Opportunities
The Association recruits from a variety of backgrounds for people who seek opportunities for challenging and substantive work. The ABA is looking for people who consistently demonstrate superior written and oral communication skills. Opportunities are available for degreed, non-degreed, and law professionals.
ABA Diversity Initiatives
The ABA's long-standing commitment to diversity is reflected in its Goal III operating principle, which states: 1. Promote full and equal participation in the association, our profession, and the justice system by all persons. 2. Eliminate bias in the legal profession and the justice system. The following entities focus their work on fulfilling ABA's Goal III:
- Center for Racial and Ethnic Diversity
- Commission on Racial and Ethnic Diversity in the Profession
- Council on Racial and Ethnic Justice
- Presidential Advisory Council on Diversity in the Profession
- Commission on Mental and Physical Disability Law
- Commission on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
- Commission on Women
ABA Charities
The ABA supports a variety of charities that benefit and support the legal profession.
- American Bar Endowment (ABE)
- Fund for Justice and Education (FJE)
- American Bar Foundation (ABF)
Legal Market Research
The ABA conducts market research and provides statistics and research on lawyers and the legal profession.
Affiliated Organizations and Related Organizations
Contact Information
Chicago Headquarters:
321 North Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60654-7598
312.988.5000
Service Center: 800.285.2221
D.C. Office
740 15th Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20005-1019
202.662.1000
Frequently Asked Questions
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Year-in-Review & Annual Financial Report
Member Benefits and Services
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ABA News
ABA electronic press room offers resources for reporters covering law and legal affairs, including news releases, statements, op-eds, reports, story ideas and more.
Open Requests for Proposals
At times the ABA publishes Requests for Proposals from companies in a variety of industries. If you are interested in working with the ABA, visit our Requests for Proposals page to see current opportunities.