BAR ASSOCIATIONS
American
Bar Association
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.
Illinois
State Bar Association
The Illinois State Bar Association is a voluntary organization dedicated
to promoting the interests of the legal profession and improving the administration
of justice, the quality of members' professional lives, and their relations
with the public.
Chicago
Bar Association
Founded in 1874, The Chicago Bar Association is one of the oldest
and most active metropolitan bar associations in the United States. The Association's
voluntary membership of 22,000 consists largely of lawyers and judges from
Cook County and the State of Illinois.