State Bar of Massachusetts
Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) — Boston, MA — Est. 1890
4/14
Services Offered
3/6
Tech Features
4
Practice Sections
$120
Annual Dues
Regulatory Functions
Functions delegated by the state supreme court: the regulatory moat.
| Bar Admissions | ✓ Yes |
| Attorney Discipline | ✗ No |
| MCLE Enforcement | ✓ Yes |
| IOLTA Administration | ✗ No |
| UPL Prosecution | ✗ No |
| Client Security Fund | ✗ No |
MCLE: 12 hours / 3 year cycle
Associational Services
Voluntary services: the competitive surface area.
| CLE Programs | ✓ Yes |
| Lawyer Referral Service | ✗ No |
| Ethics Hotline | ✓ Yes |
| Bar Journal / Publication | ✓ Yes |
| Job Board | ✗ No |
| Mentoring Program | ✗ No |
| Lawyer Assistance (Mental Health) | ✗ No |
| Fee Dispute Resolution | ✗ No |
| Annual Meeting / Conference | ✓ Yes |
| Pro Bono Program | ✗ No |
| Young Lawyers Division | ✗ No |
| Diversity Program | ✗ No |
| Practice Management Advisors | ✗ No |
| Legislative Advocacy | ✗ No |
Technology
| Member Portal | ✓ Yes |
| Public Lawyer Directory | ✓ Yes |
| On-Demand CLE | ✓ Yes |
| Podcast | ✗ No |
| Mobile App | ✗ No |
| Live Chat | ✗ No |
Social: Facebook, LinkedIn
Leadership
| Name | Title | Firm |
|---|---|---|
| Michael H. Hayden | President |
Practice Sections (4)
Competitive Intelligence
Vulnerabilities
- Potential issues with the reliability of Decisis legal research database, given its reliance on user-generated content
- Limited diversity and inclusion initiatives compared to other bar associations
Strengths
- Strong CLE offerings that are accredited or approved in multiple states
- Active involvement in legislative advocacy through the House of Delegates
- Comprehensive membership benefits including access to tools, resources, and networking opportunities
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