Checklist for New Delegates
House of Delegates Orientation
Video Library
The House in 140-seconds
Watch this short video to learn more about the House of Delegates, the policy-making body of the ABA.
Reimbursement
Rules and information regarding reimbursement for members of the House of Delegates (runtime 3:01)
Engaging with Resolutions
How to learn about and engage with the resolutions being considered by the House of Delegates (runtime 8:20)
Obtaining Speaking Privileges
Rules and information regarding how to speak when the House of Delegates is debating a resolution (runtime 6:31)
Common Motions
Motions which are typically encountered during a meeting of the House of Delegates (runtime 4:14)
Frequently Asked Questions
Information on House of Delegates meetings when it comes to registration, attendance, and reimbursement (runtime 6:05)
Five Things You Should Know
Information on how long the House of Delegates meets, how to find information on resolutions, how to register for meetings, where to sit during meetings of the House, and how to understand the agenda (runtime 6:51)
Caucuses
Information on the state and specialty caucuses which meet prior to the House of Delegates (runtime 3:32)
Committee Guide
Information on the standing and special committees of the House of Delegates (runtime 5:56)
Pomp And Circumstance
The traditions and ceremonial aspects of a House of Delegates Meeting (runtime 7:02)
Structure of the ABA
Information on the relationships between the House of Delegates, the Board of Governors, and the Sections, Divisions, and Forums (runtime 4:13)