FAQs
What is a student bar association?
Student bar associations are governing bodies for students at law schools. Our SBA is a single-branch government with constitutionally delegated authority from the administration over enumerated functions of student life at Creighton University School of Law. You can read more about the structure of SBA in our Constitution.
Who can be a member of SBA?
Upon matriculation to Creighton University School of Law, all students are automatically members of SBA.
Is SBA part of a national association?
Yes! The SBA is connected to the ABA Law Students Division. The SBA president is a voting delegate in the ABA Law Students Division.
How can I serve on the Executive Team or Governing Body of SBA?
Elections for the executive board and 2L and 3L class representatives are held each spring. Subject to constitutional limitations, all students are eligible to run for the executive board or board of governors.
1L students will elect two (2) section representatives for each section each fall.
Information about each election will be shared via SBA communication channels, as well as by the administration via email.
Are meetings open to the Creighton Law community?
Yes! Our SBA general assembly meetings will be open to attendance by all members of the student body. We strive to strictly follow Robert’s Rules of Order.
Please note that special set meetings called by the President may be open to the Board of Governors and the Executive Board only.