The New Hampshire Bar Association (NHBA) is a non-profit, court-mandated organization. As a unified bar, all attorneys licensed to practice in the state, and NH judges must belong to the NHBA and pay annual dues. 

Operating Mission 

It is the mission of the New Hampshire Bar Association:

• To serve the members by connecting them with services, programs and resources necessary to function effectively as members of the profession; 
• To serve the public by connecting members with the information and opportunities needed to carry out their public service obligations;
• To serve the justice system by speaking and acting as the unified voice of the profession to facilitate promotion and improvement of the procedures and institutions of the law;
• To serve the profession by upholding the unique and valuable role of lawyers as independent counselors and advocates helping to preserve a civilized society governed by rule of law. 

Purpose and Structure

The NHBA purposes and structure are outlined in detailed in the New Hampshire Constitution and ByLaws. In fulfilling its stated purposes, the Bar's programs and activities are designed to serve the needs and interests of the membership, the public and the administration of justice. 

The NHBA conducts two membership meetings each year--a Mid-Year Membership Meeting in January and the Annual Meeting in June. The "Bar year" runs from July 1 through June 30. In addition, the NHBACLE department presents over 70 continuing legal education programs each year at various venues around the state. 

As a member service, the NHBA publishes the New Hampshire Bar News, a twice-monthly newspaper featuring important information from the New Hampshire Court System as well as articles on current legal issues and news about Association services and activities. Also published by the Association, on a quarterly basis, the New Hampshire Bar Journal features in-depth analysis of important developments and issues in the law.