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    ABA Membership

    Shape the Future of Law

    ABA Membership can help you navigate the legal profession. Access insider content on various topics, networking opportunities, career-building resources, and a community of legal professionals advocating for the profession and promoting the rule of law worldwide.

    ABA Membership Perks

    Explore the most sought-after benefits of joining the ABA.

    Top-Tier Continuing Legal Education

    Top-Tier Continuing Legal Education

    Access the ABA's CLE Member Benefit Library with over 500 programs that cover a range of topics. Meet CLE requirements, including your ethics and specialty credits, with this resource.

    Access to the Nation's Largest Legal Network

    Access to the Nation's Largest Legal Network

    Connect with legal professionals at in-person conferences and virtual events, and foster collaboration and innovation in the legal field.

    Exceptional Career Advancement Resources

    Exceptional Career Advancement Resources

    Enhance your professional journey with tailored job boards, insightful content and valuable discounts designed to support your growth in the legal profession.

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    What do ABA Members Value Most?

    Susan Warshaw Ebner - Stinson LLP

    The ABA includes members from across the nation, judges, government lawyers, as well as those that work in-house or in private practice. The ABA provides tremendous opportunities for its members to network and develop professionally.

    Jessica Bacher - Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University

    Membership in the ABA has provided me with access to a deep and rich network of lawyers who share common interests and confront similar challenges in practice.

    Stephen Curley - Law Offices of Stephen J. Curley LLC

    My practice is enriched every day I remain a member. Referrals, premium CLE and benefits that lower my expenses all come with membership.

    Join a Community of Changemakers

    67 Criminal Trials in 28 Countries

    From 2019 to 2023, the ABA's Center for Human Rights, in collaboration with the Clooney Foundation for Justice, deployed monitors to 67 criminal trials in 28 countries and released 50 reports as part of its TrialWatch project.

    10,000 People Reached

    In June 2023, the ABA Rule of Law Initiative hosted a multimedia art exhibition in Amman, Jordan, focused on migrant workers and survivors of trafficking, reaching 10,000 people through press, radio, and in-person attendance.

    3,444 Students Supported

    Since 2001, the ABA Litigation Section's Judicial Intern Opportunity Program (JIOP) has provided internships to over 3,444 students, with 90% reporting improved writing and research skills.

    Personalize Your Membership

    ABA Member Groups

    Upgrade your membership with a section, division, or forum to access practice-enhancing resources including: top-tier CLE, peer-reviewed scholarly journals, curated content, practice-specific committees and more.

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    Group Billing and Full Firm Membership

    Explore the Advantages

    Discover the many resources ABA Membership provides your lawyers and save your firm money at the same time. Consolidate billing for your organization’s ABA Members into a single invoice through group billing and access exclusive benefits through Full Firm Membership.

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