Description
2026 Bench Bar Conference
June 26 - 28, 2026
The Nittany Lion Inn
(200 W. Park Avenue, State College, PA)
Thank you to our Bronze Sponsor:
Please note: All room reservations MUST BE MADE by 12:01 AM on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 and be made now. You may do so by clicking here. ROOM RATE CANNOT BE GAURENTEED AFTER MARCH 25.
Standard room: $169/night plus tax | Check in time is 4 p.m.
Garage Self Parking: Self-parking is in the garage next to The Inn. Current rate is $12/day for overnight guests charged to room. A “one-time” voucher will be provided for all overnight guests. However, if you plan on leaving the garage before the conference ends, please considering pay the $2/hour fee instead of using the voucher. Use the voucher to exit upon your check out.
Valet Parking: Valet parking is available for $25/day for overnight guests. You may come and go multiple times.
*DCBA registration does not include accomodations. Click here for information regarding the *Young Lawyers Section Scholarship
*Scholarship Description: The Young Lawyers will give one scholarship of $400 to help offset costs of lodging and registration. If you receive a scholarship, you must attend all CLEs; consent to video promotion for future bench bar events and attend the dinner Saturday evening. Selection Criteria: To be considered, you must be a member in good standing of the DCBA YLS (under 40 years old or first admitted to practice law within the past five years) with 2026 DCBA & Young Lawyer Section dues paid.
$320 DCBA Member | $195 Young Lawyer in practice LESS THAN five years | $150 Student members | $375 Non-member attorney | $220 All Guests
AGENDA:
Friday, June 26
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4-6 PM Registration
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5-7 PM Welcome Reception
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Dinner on your own
Saturday, June 27
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7-9 AM Breakfast
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9-10 AM CLE Session One: Dauphin County Court of Common Pleas Update moderated by Hon. Robert A. Graci
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10:15 - 11:15 AM CLE Session Two: NIL & Use of Money in College Sports
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11:30 AM - 12:30 PM CLE Session Three: Practice Before an Administrative Administrative Tribunal
FREE TIME
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5:30 PM Pre-dinner Reception
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6:30 PM Dinner & Entertainment (DJ, Dancing, Karaoke and photo booth)