My firm reimburses for two bar association memberships, but are any actually worth joining? I don't really need CLEs but would be down for good networking / social opportunities (if they exist)

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The NYC Bar Association has constant events for all practice types, great committees, and lots of networking. I've been involved since I was a 2L in law school, and never regretted it.

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