Membership

    ABA membership gives you access to technical resources, training, networking opportunities and expert guidance – everything legal professionals need to be successful.

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    The American Bar Association builds the expertise of its members, protects the independence of the legal profession and advocates for justice in the United States and the world.

    The Value of an ABA Membership

    The ABA is committed to providing members with opportunities to enhance professional skills and resources to stay on top of current developments in the legal field.

    Sharpen your practice

    Sharpen your practice

    Sharpen your practice with CLE courses led by national experts, technology training sessions.

    Accelerate your career

    Accelerate your career

    Accelerate your career through our online national legal job board and career management resources.

    Maintain your connection

    Maintain your connection

    Maintain your connection to national and global legal trends and legislative action through the ABA Journal and our Grassroots Advocacy Action Center.

    Build your link

    Build your link

    Build your link to leaders through our online member directory

    Save money

    Save money

    Save money through discounts on brand-name products and services plus member-only pricing at our online store of ABA books and CLE

    Join Member Groups

    Join Member Groups

    Develop new skills, a voice in crafting legislation, and a nationwide referral network by joining one of more than 30+ Member Groups.

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    The ABA is for Everyone

    The ABA offers countless resources to lawyers, judges, law students and those who are interested in law-related issues.

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    Claim your Membership

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

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    DUES & PRICING

    Membership dues are tiered depending on characteristics and timing. View full calendar here.

    Group Memberships

    When your firm or organization chooses to join the American Bar Association, we provide resources for making membership in the ABA easier. Contact us to see if your firm or organization participates.

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    ABA Member Groups

    CLE

    ABA Member Groups offer high-quality CLE in a comprehensive range of relevant topics to benefit every legal professional across the nation.

    We are the premier provider of education and training for construction lawyers -- all geared toward our mission: Building the Best Construction Lawyers.

    William H. Hill

    Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, PC

    Practice Specific Information

    Member Groups and their dedicated members author over 1,000 books, periodicals, and newsletters each year; exploring broad areas of practice, specific topics of law, and issues of debate.

    First-rate CLE, informative publications, and substantive committees make membership one of the best investments.

    Tanja L. Thompson

    Partner, Littler Mendelson, PC

    Increase Your Visibility

    Membership elevates your profile by giving you opportunities to author articles for award-winning periodicals and present at premier legal events. Member Groups boast more than 10,520 leadership opportunities to expand your influence in the legal profession.

    I've had the opportunity to meet and get to know practitioners from all over the country and I've been able to speak on panels with some of the top lawyers in my field.

    Melissa Wiley

    Assistant General Counsel, Ernst & Young LLP

    Networking

    Connect with other legal professionals across the country to exchange business referrals and tricks of the trade. Member Groups host over 3,604 committees that produce valuable resources, newsletters, webinars, teleconferences and so much more!

    The opportunity to network with national experts on cutting edge issues makes membership a true value.

    Tom Bolt

    Managing Attorney, BoltNagi

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    Member Discounts

    As an ABA member, save on products and services you need, from brands you trust.

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    Submit the form to get in touch with the team at the American Bar Association.

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