Section Membership

    Give new meaning to your legal career—join CRSJ! Since 1966, the Section has worked to advance human rights, civil liberties, and social justice through the rule of law.

    Section Membership

    By joining us today, you can help ensure that the world’s largest voluntary professional organization continues to uphold the Bill of Rights and the ideals it embodies through public advocacy and education; amicus briefs; congressional testimony; pro bono assistance; CLE, committee work; and programs and publications that inform and inspire.

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    Become a Section Member

    The Section of Civil Rights and Social Justice (CRSJ) is the ABA membership entity dedicated to the advancement of human rights, civil liberties, and social justice. Through its activities and publications, the Section nurtures a sense of responsibility on the part of lawyers, both personally and professionally, to help ensure equality of justice for all.

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    Committees

    We invite you to become involved with critical legal and public policy issues by joining one or more Section committees. You may want to become part of a committee in order to learn more about developments in a particular issue area. Or you may choose to take a more active role by participating in or organizing specific activities.

    Policy Development

    For over 50 years, the Section has sponsored or co-sponsored hundreds of resolutions adopted by the ABA House that address issues relating to civil rights, human rights, civil liberties, individual rights and social justice. The Section also draws upon ABA policy as bases for amicus briefs it develops on behalf of the ABA for filing with the U.S. Supreme Court or federal appellate courts.

    Human Rights magazine

    The Section publishes Human Rights, a quarterly magazine, devoted exclusively to civil rights and social justice issues. The magazine has won numerous awards for content, design and format. Both Human Rights and the CRSJ e-Newsletter, a quarterly electronic newsletter, report on issues of concern to members. The e-Newsletter also carries Section news, the Chair's Column and updates on U.S. Supreme Court developments.

    Programming

    In addition to quarterly Section meetings, the Section sponsors stand-alone educational programming, teleconferences, and Continuing Legal Education programs at the ABA's Midyear and Annual Meetings that focus on "cutting edge" civil and human rights and civil liberties issues. The Section’s "Rapid Response Webinars" quickly provide information on government actions affecting civil rights and social justice issues as they arise.

    CRSJ 101 – Monthly Membership Event

    Attention new and interested CRSJ members! Join Section leaders and staff on Monday, April 5 at 5:00 p.m. ET for a 30-minute event to learn more about the ABA Section of Civil Rights and Social Justice, our projects and initiatives, committee membership, and opportunities to get involved or get published! This event is open to all ABA members and non-members. This recurring membership orientation will occur on the first Monday of every month at 5:00 p.m. ET. Register for the inaugural event with CRSJ leaders on April 5.

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    CRSJ is for Everyone

    The Section offers countless resources to public interest lawyers, civil rights advocates, judges, law students and those who are interested in making a difference for people and communities.

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    Claim your Membership

    If you’re a new lawyer, law student, or an employee of a participating agency or law firm, we may have an account with your name on it.

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    Public Service Group Membership

    U.S. legal professionals employed in the courts, government, legal services and non-profits with five or more participants are eligible for an exclusive ABA membership rate. Complete program details can be found in our brochure linked to the button on the right.

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    Promote Yourself as an ABA Member

    Add the new ABA Member Logo to signify your commitment to excellence in the practice of law

    As an ABA Member in good standing, you are encouraged to use this distinguished mark in professional activities to set yourself apart from non-member practitioners in the marketplace.

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    Member Discounts

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