Read more about U.S. District Court Judge Hon. Cynthia Rufe's granting of the City of Philadelphia's request to temporarily block the federal government's changes to the exhibit and ordering the National Park Service to restore the exhibit pending the outcome of litigation.
The Young Lawyers Division and Temple LEAP program are looking for volunteers to serve as judges for the annual city mock trial competition through the end of February. Judges, lawyers, paralegals and law students welcome!
Click below to fill out the interest form for the dates you would like to volunteer and send a follow up email with your name and contact information to leap@temple.edu.
News
In February, we CELEBRATE and recognize the achievements and contributions of Black people, reflect on the past to inspire the future, and showcase the trendsetters, history-makers and innovators who influence us every day.
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For the better part of a decade the Family Court Help Center, staffed by Philadelphia Legal Assistance, has provided help to pro se litigants in family court. That vital assistance is in jeopardy due to the impending expiration of dedicated funding that will not be renewed. A working group from the Bar Association's Civil Gideon and Access to Justice Task Force has been meeting regularly for several months to secure short-term funding for this important resource and planning efforts to obtain reliable support for years to come. You can do your part by donating to PLA!
Features
For lawyers, the relationship between love and our democracy should – indeed, must – run deep, with our commitment to the rule of law at the heart of our profession.
A roundup of the latest activity taking place in the Pennsylvania General Assembly.
Members have access to HeinOnline archive collection of Philadelphia Bar Association publications. To access the archive, you must be a member of the Philadelphia Bar Association.
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The Winter 2026 issue includes a conversation with Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas President Judge Nina Wright Padilla, a pro bono success story about the community impacts of unlawful discriminatory mortgage lending practices in the Greater Philadelphia area, and introduction of the 99th Chancellor Ezra Wohlgelernter.
Around Our Community
Celebrate the Year of the Fire Horse with the Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Pennsylvania (APABA-PA) at Grand Palace Restaurant in South Philadelphia, featuring a 10-course dinner, a lion dance performance by the Philadelphia Suns, and traditional live music.
Opportunities are available for those wishing to serve to Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and their country on a part-time basis as an officer in the Judge Advocate General Corps of the Pennsylvania Army National Guard. Anyone that is a member of the Pennsylvania Bar and in good physical condition can apply. The benefits of serving are numerous. If interested in finding out more please contact Frank McGovern, PA Army National Guard at frank.j.mcgovern.mil@army.mil or frankjmcgovern@msn.com.
This year, Princeton Mock Trial (princetonmocktrial.org) is hosting their annual Moot Court tournament for high schoolers across the country on Saturday, April 11th, and Sunday, April 12th, 2026. The tournament features a simulation of a Supreme Court hearing, and during each round, teams of student attorneys will present oral arguments on a legal issue. Judges interrupt with questions about hypotheticals, court precedent, and/or the fact pattern and then score the students on a variety of categories; each round lasts about 45 minutes.
The competition is a great opportunity for high schoolers to get involved with the law at a young age, and they always look forward to the feedback they receive from the tournament judges.
The Governor’s Office of General Counsel (OGC) is expanding their outreach to ensure that qualified law firms are aware of opportunities to provide legal services to Commonwealth agencies. If members or their firms are interested in being considered for future engagements, the OGC encourages them to register for eAlerts through PA eMarketplace, where all OGC legal services procurements are posted.
Benefits and Partner Spotlight
Our Annual Partners and other benefit providers give Bar Association members access to discounts from local and national retailers, for legal and professional services and more!
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Decisis is a fast, reliable legal research tool powered by LexisNexis - free for Philadelphia Bar Association members - a $1788 value! Search all courts and jurisdictions (Need a case outside Pennsylvania? Find it with Decisis™.)
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Featured CLEs & Events
The Philadelphia Bar Association and YLD Connections Board invite you to join Brian Levinson from Alevistar Legal Search for an informative and engaging session. The event will begin with recognition of the 2025 Diversity Scholarship recipients, followed by a presentation on navigating the legal job market and developing an effective resume. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a Q&A session and engage in networking with mentors, mentees, and peers, fostering meaningful professional connections.
**advance registration is required**
We gratefully thank Alevistar for supporting this program and advancing professional development in the legal community.
