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2026 Membership Renewal

Membership Renewal Process

The 2026 membership renewal process is as follows:

  • Sign in to the website.
  • Click here to land on your member profile page (opens new window).
  • Update your member profile page, then click Save Changes at the bottom of the page.
  • After your profile has been updated, click on the link Renew Now!
  • On the Membership Dues page, select your new Membership category from the drop-down selector.
  • Complete the Billing Information and proceed to checkout.

 

2026 Membership Categories

Law Firm Attorney
Annual Dues $225

Attorneys who practice in law firms with 25 or more attorneys. Law firm partners who sign up in this category may purchase the add-on NAPABA Partners Directory (subject to meeting eligibility requirements).

In-House Counsel
Annual Dues $200

Includes attorneys working in corporate settings who maintain an active license to practice or need CLEs.

 

Solo & Small Firm Attorney
Annual Dues $150

For individuals who are solo practitioners or are in firms with fewer than 25 attorneys. Law firm partners who sign up in this category may purchase the add-on NAPABA Partners Directory (subject to meeting eligibility requirements).

 

Academia
Annual Dues $100

Members of academia including all faculty, deans, and administrators who are attorneys.

 

Government
Annual Dues $100

Government and public sector attorneys, including those who work in court systems or as judicial law clerks.

 

Public Interest
Annual Dues $100

Public interest attorneys, including all attorneys who work in non-profits, legal aid programs, and other public interest organizations.

 

Judge
Annual Dues $100

Individuals who are judges, including those in the federal courts, state courts, and other agencies. Members at this level may join the NAPABA Judicial Council.

 

Retired
Annual Dues $75

Individuals who are retired from the practice of law and do not need CLE credits. Retired Judges may select this level and join the NAPABA Judicial Council.

 

Transitional
Annual Dues $75

Individuals who are currently unemployed or seeking employment and are not students or retired.

 

Law Student
Annual Dues $25

Students enrolled in ABA-accredited law schools in the U.S. or Canada. Membership note: Law students may not vote in NAPABA elections or hold elected or appointed positions within the organization.

 

Non-Attorney
Annual Dues $75

Those individuals who are not currently or have not been licensed attorneys in the U.S. or Canada. Membership note: Non-attorneys may not vote in NAPABA elections or hold elected or appointed positions within the organization.

 

Neutral
Annual Dues $225

Individuals who serve to assist parties in resolving their disputes, such as arbitrators, mediators, and court-appointed neutrals.

 

Affiliate Member Renewal Process

If you are a member of an approved NAPABA affiliate bar association (opens new window), you are eligible for special access to annual membership across all levels. This exclusive benefit is activated once renewal dues are paid by your affiliate organization. If you are a member of an approved affiliate, please reach out to your leadership for information on how to access your renewal benefits for 2026. This excludes joining the Partners Directory for Law Firm Attorney and Solo & Small Firm Attorney members. The Directory can be purchased as an add-on here.

 

Questions & FAQs

Membership Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) are available here.

Contact Us if you encounter any difficulties with the renewal process.

 

NAPABA is a not-for-profit organization under Internal Revenue Code § 501(c)(6). Membership dues paid to NAPABA are not deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes. Membership dues may, however, be deductible as business expenses, subject to restrictions imposed as a result of lobbying activities. NAPABA estimates that 45% of all dues paid to NAPABA are used for lobbying expenditures and, accordingly, 45% of your dues are non-deductible for federal income tax purposes. If you have questions, we recommend that you consult with a tax advisor.

 
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