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    As the ABA’s first Section and the official accrediting body of U.S. law schools, membership offers opportunities to increase your knowledge, develop your career, expand your professional community, and shape the future of legal education.

    Relevant Publications and Periodicals

    Stay up-to-date on legal education issues with the Section’s electronic newsletter, Syllabus; the Annual Report-a comprehensive, 40+ page summary of legal education events of the past year; and a number of other informative publications. The publications program also offers writing opportunities for both book and periodical publications.

    Valuable Networking Opportunities

    Connect with full-time and adjunct faculty, deans and other legal professionals nationwide at Section events. Network through committee participation, Section conferences, and discussion groups.

    Discussion Groups

    Open to members of ABA-Approved Law Schools, our exclusive and complimentary discussion listservs provide valuable opportunities to engage with your peers and others who share your professional interests. Learn about new developments in your specific area of interest while connecting with and learning from others who face similar day-to-day challenges.

    Engaging Conferences and Programs

    Receive discounted registration for the Section's highly-rated conferences on law school development and law school administration, as well as access to free webinars and program materials.

    Committees

    The Section has a number of committees that address accreditation, governance, conference planning and legal education topics. Committee membership is by appointment by the Section Chair.

    Individual Membership

    Membership in the Section is FREE for law students and $50 for lawyers and associates.

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    Faculty Group Membership

    Many law schools enroll all faculty in the ABA and its Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar Section for an annual fee determined by the school’s total full-time equivalent student enrollment as of October 1 of the preceding calendar year.

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