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bar association Law Definition

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A professional organization of attorneys who practice law within a specific geographic area (for example, a state bar association) or who practice in a common field or area of expertise in the law (for example, a defense attorneysÂ’ bar association).
integrated bar
A bar association in which membership is legally required of all attorneys who practice law in that state or jurisdiction. Also called a compulsory bar, mandatory bar, and unified bar.
voluntary bar
A bar association that attorneys do not need to join in order to practice law.

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