Sections, Divisions and Forums Annual Dues

    ABA Member Groups Dues Rates

    Choose from over 35 ABA Sections, Divisions and Forums and connect with top influencers from across the country in your practice area. Receive resources to keep up-to-date and engaged in your area of law. The chart below outlines the annual dues for each ABA Member Group. Law Students may select up to 5 groups for free.

    Membership Dues

    ABA Member Group Dues
    Administrative Law & Regulatory Practice
    		 $60
    Affordable Housing & Community Development Law
    		 $50 
    Air & Space Law
    		 $40
    Antitrust Law
    		 $60
    Business Law
    		 $65
    Center for Professional Responsibility
    		 $100
    Civil Rights & Social Justice
    		 $45
    Communications Law
    		 $55
    Construction Law
    		 $60
    Criminal Justice
    		 $45
    Dispute Resolution
    		 $60*
    Entertainment & Sports Industries
    		 $50
    Environment, Energy & Resources
    		 $75
    Family Law
    		 $50
    Franchising
    		 $50
    Government & Public Sector Lawyers Division
    		 $60
    Health Law
    		 $65
    Infrastructure & Regulated Industries
    		 $60
    Intellectual Property Law
    		 $105 
    International Law
    		 $65
    Judicial Division - Appellate Judges Conference
    		 $35
    Judicial Division - Lawyers Conference
    		 $35
    Judicial Division - National Conference of Administrative Law Judiciary
    		 $35
    Judicial Division - National Conference of Federal Trial Judges
    		 $35
    Judicial Division - National Conference of Specialized Court Judges
    		 $35
    Judicial Division - National Conference of State Trial Judges
    		 $35
    Labor & Employment Law
    		 $75
    Legal Education & Admissions to the Bar
    		 $50
    Litigation
    		 $65
    Public Contract Law
    		 $45
    Real Property, Trust & Estate Law
    		 $75
    Science & Technology Law
    		 $55
    State & Local Government Law
    		 $60
    Taxation
    		 $105
    Tort Trial & Insurance Practice
    		 $65

    * Membership in the Dispute Resolution member group is $55 for Affiliated Professionals

    Included with your ABA Membership

    New! Opt-In. Add your selections below for FREE!
    Law Practice
    		 FREE
    Solo, Small Firm & General Practice
    		 FREE
    The following are auto-enrolled groups based on criteria below.
    Senior Lawyers Division (Must be at least 62 or older)
    		 FREE
    Young Lawyers Division (Must be admitted to practice within past 5 years or be 36 years old or less)
    		 FREE

    Downloadable Enrollment Forms

    Membership Auto-Renewal

    Enjoy Never-Ending Benefits! Choose Auto-Renew at checkout and enjoy uninterrupted access to exclusive member benefits. Enroll Today*

    See Official Terms and Conditions and FAQs for more information.

    *ABA Auto-Renew is only available to those with a current balance due.

    Deduct Your Dues

    You may be able to deduct up to 97.5% of your dues as a business expense on your U.S. taxes! Consult your tax advisor with any questions.

    *The ABA estimates that 2.5% 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. 

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