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    Criminal Justice Section Membership

    Join the leading network of criminal justice professionals for access to peer-reviewed content, networking, collaborative projects, and more.

    The Value of Criminal Justice Section Membership

    Trusted Content

    • The CJS Newsletter:  practice tips, ethics,  Section/committees news.
    • Criminal Justice Magazine: the Section’s renowned flagship periodical. 
    • White Collar Crime Newsletter: A White Collar Crime Committee publication.
    • The JustPod Podcast: the “White Collar Talks” series and general programming episodes.

    Top-Tier Programming

    • On-Demand Library: CLE programs covering hot topics in the criminal justice landscape developed and presented by legal experts.
    • Annual Programs and International Conferences: Virtual and in-person opportunities include the CJS Fall/Spring Institutes and White Collar Crime Institutes.

    Career Advancement

    • Content Contribution: Increase your exposure and build your resume by participating in a CLE panel or authoring an article.
    • Section Initiatives: Participate in the Section’s leadership and mentoring programs to fast-track your career.

    Member Discounts

    • Savings: Members save up to 20% on books.
    • Law Students: Join for free and receive special offers. Learn more about law student benefits.
    Member Rates
    $45 / per year
    Join or Renew
    • You must be an ABA member to join.
    • Select auto-renew for your membership to renew automatically each year.
    • Students can join up to 5 ABA groups for free.

    What Leading Professionals are Saying

    As a Retired Judge having managed thousands of felony cases, I highly recommend CJS membership to all that care about the rule of law. Now is the time to join and stand strong for justice and fairness.

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    Denise Langford Morris

    Retired Judge

    The Criminal Justice Section provides the ideal national and local platform for generating business through networking, and for gaining invaluable education and insights geared towards improving the practice of law.

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    Nina Marino

    White Collar Crime Defense Lawyer

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