School attorneys from across the country will gather in Washington, D.C., April 1-3 for the annual COSA Spring School Law Seminar. Earn continuing legal education credit while updating yourself on current law and litigation affecting public schools, discussing best practices, and networking with your colleagues. Hear from nationally-renown authorities on hot topics including quickly-evolving standards affecting student and staff rights.

Registration & Housing Open on Sept. 2 at 10 a.m. ET!

Registration Fees

Registration Registration Deadline  State Association
Counsel Members		 Law Students  In House Counsel COSA Members  Non-Members Guest Fee
Early Bird  By Dec. 4, 2026   Complimentary  $95 $750 $850 $1,150 $100 
Standard  After Dec. 4, 2026  Complimentary  $95 $850 $950  $1,150 $100 

Add-Ons (Separate Registration Required)

In House Counsel Work-Alike Meeting (COSA Member In-House Counsel & Government Attorneys Only): $125

State Association Counsel Work-Alike Meeting (NSBA State Association Staff & State Association Outside Counsel Only): $125

Annual Conference Registration – Add-On for COSA SLS 2027 Attendees

Registration Type Registration Deadline  COSA Member Non-COSA Member Guest Fee for Annual + COSA
Early Bird  Before Dec. 4, 2026   $475  $575 $200
Standard  After Dec. 4, 2026  $575  $675 $200
Onsite April 2-4, 2027 $1500 $1500 $200

Seminar Information

Cancellations & Refunds for Registration will be accepted through Thursday, February 18, 2027 with a full refund less a $175 processing fee.

Registration Cancellations received on or after Friday, February 19, 2027 will not be refunded.

No-shows will not receive a refund. All cancellation requests must be submitted in writing to the COSA SLS Registration and Hotel Support Center. Refunds will be processed within one week of request. NSBA is not responsible for airfare, hotel, or other costs incurred by participants in the event of program or registration cancellation.

If you need to make any changes to your hotel reservation, please contact the COSA Registration & Hotel Support Center or by phone at (800) 616-8210 (U.S. & Canada) or (415) 979-2264 (International). The hotel reservation cancellation deadline is Monday, March 15, 2027. Cancellations on or after Tuesday, March 16, 2027 will forfeit the deposit or will be charged an amount equal to one night’s room and tax.

You must be registered for the conference before you can reserve housing. All reservations should be made prior to March 19, 2027. Room availability and conference rates cannot be guaranteed after this date.