ABA Membership
Dues & Eligibility
Review dues rates and information below.
Lawyers
| Lawyer | Annual Rate |
|---|---|
| 0-4 Years Since Original Bar Admission |
$75 |
| 5-9 Years Since Original Bar Admission | $150 |
| 10-14 Years Since Original Bar Admission | $250 |
| 15-19 Years Since Original Bar Admission | $350 |
| 20+ Years Since Original Bar Admission | $450 |
| Government Lawyers | $150 |
| Non-Profit/Public Interest Lawyers |
$150 |
| Judges |
$150 |
| Solo Practitioners |
$150 |
| Small Firm Lawyers* |
$150 |
| Retirees or Inactive Lawyers |
$150 |
| *Lawyers working in firms with 2 to 5 lawyers. |
|
Law Students
Please note - Attorneys licensed to practice law within the United States, its territories or possessions do not qualify for any category of law student membership and may not be enrolled as a law student member.
| Students | Annual rate |
|---|---|
| Law Students |
$0 |
| Premium Law Student Membership |
$25 |
| Non-Law Students |
$0 |
Other Professionals
| other professionals | Annual rate |
|---|---|
| Paralegals | $75 |
| Affiliated Professionals |
$150 |
| International Lawyers |
$150 |
| Graduating Students, Recent Graduates, and Bar Candidates |
$75 |
ABA Member Groups
Join ABA Member Groups to receive the resources you need to keep up-to-date and engaged in the emerging issues specific to your practice. See Dues Rates for Member Groups.
Plus, opt-in for complimentary membership to the Law Practice Division and General Practice, Solo and Small Firm Divisions for added value at no extra charge.
Downloadable Enrollment Forms
Membership Auto-Renewal
Choose Auto-Renew at checkout* and enjoy uninterrupted access to exclusive member benefits.
See Auto-Renew Official Terms and Conditions and FAQs for more information.
*ABA Auto-Renew is only available to those with a current balance due.
Deduct Your ABA Dues
You may be able to deduct up to 98% of your dues as a business expense on your U.S. taxes! Consult your tax advisor with any questions.
*The ABA estimates that 2% of your total ABA dues is allocated to ABA lobbying activities and therefore is not deductible. Membership dues are not deductible as a charitable contribution for income tax purposes.
Special Dues Programs
Discounted dues and auto-renew options are available to some qualifying members. Learn more about the Special Dues Program.