Special Dues Programs

Individual Special Dues Programs 

75/25 Discount: For members 75 years of age with 25 years of continuous membership, they may be eligible for a discounted rate.

Temporarily Left the Workforce Waiver: For lawyers who are currently unemployed, the ABA offers a $75 annual membership rate. 

Pro Bono Waiver:  For ABA Members who are retired and/or inactive, who are no longer in the active (paid) practice of law, and complete 500 hours of Pro Bono legal services work within a calendar year shall receive a full waiver of membership dues for the subsequent membership year upon request with documentation to the ABA.

Military & JAG

We’re proud to recognize the members who serve our country

JAG Dues Program: Membership dues are waived for one year for JAG officers who are within their first five years of practice.

U.S. Armed Forces Personnel Serving in a Combat Zone: A member - including lawyers, associates, and students - who is currently serving in the U.S. Armed Forces and is serving in a combat zone designated by a Presidential executive order may request a waiver for payment of dues upon the member’s written request. Such a waiver expires upon the member’s release from duty in the combat zone.

Group Billed and Full Firm Membership

Join the American Bar Association as a Group and receive a single annual invoice for all members of your organization; reducing administrative paperwork and streamlining employee reimbursements. Learn more about the Group Membership Program.   

Joint Member Group Programs

Government & Public Sector

Join two sections at a discounted price. A single low dues rate covers membership in the Government and Public Sector Lawyers Division and any one of the following:

Judges

Judges enrolled in the Judicial Division may join one additional participating entity for a joint dues rate of $60. Participating entities include: