The Alaska Bar Association is the official state-mandated organization responsible for regulating the practice of law in Alaska, dedicated to protecting the community and enhancing the integrity of the justice system. It serves as the primary professional association for attorneys while ensuring high standards of legal practice and promoting access to justice for all Alaskans.
With a mission centered on regulating the legal profession, promoting judicial reform, and facilitating the administration of justice, the association supports both legal professionals and the public through comprehensive resources, education, and ethical oversight. It provides critical services such as attorney discipline, continuing legal education, and pro bono coordination, serving over 4,800 members and thousands of Alaskans seeking legal assistance annually.
Services Offered
- Attorney regulation and licensing
- Admission by Bar Exam
- Admission by Motion (reciprocity)
- UBE Score Transfer
- Pro Hac Vice admissions
- Mandatory Continuing Legal Education (MCLE)
- Ethics guidance and opinions
- Lawyer Directory and Referral Service
- Complaints against attorneys
- Attorney fee disputes resolution
- Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection
- Pro bono program coordination
- Free legal clinics
- Self-help legal services resources
- Unbundled legal services information
- Legal research access (Fastcase)
- Lawyer assistance programs
- Public legal education and outreach
- Bar membership services
- Certificates of Good Standing
- MCLE compliance reporting
- Ethics and professional conduct rules
- Interest on Lawyers Trust Accounts (IOLTA) program
- Awards and recognition programs
- Employment bulletin board
- Sections and committees for specialized practice areas
The association serves the entire state of Alaska, honoring its diverse communities and Indigenous heritage, and operates from its office in Anchorage while providing resources and support to members and residents statewide. It processed over 4,900 lawyer referrals and provided pro bono assistance to hundreds of Alaskans in the past year alone.
