CLA Membership Plans
Designed with the Legal Professional in Mind
Included with All Memberships
Join a statewide community of attorneys and legal professionals who have a broad array of knowledge and expertise in many fields of law. All memberships are based on the calendar year.
- MCLE Content:
- Live webinars
- On-demand videos
- Downloadable podcasts
- Self-study articles
- 2 FREE Sections ($80 value):
- Solo and Small Firm
- Law Practice Management & Technology
- Unique and Exclusive:
- Advocacy
- Initiatives
- CLA-wide committees
- Career Center
- Knowledge Hub
- Section-specific benefits
- Pro bono opportunities
- Cost Savings:
- 18 hours of FREE MCLE
- One FREE MCLE monthly webinar every month ($1,170 value)
- 6 hours of FREE self-study
- 25% off entire MCLE catalog
- FREE legal research from Fastcase ($995/year value)
- FREE trust & billing software from Smokeball (a $588 per user/per year value)
- Discounted rates on CLA-wide networking events, conferences, and webinars
- Significant discounts on legal solutions, computers, insurance, travel, and more
- 18 hours of FREE MCLE
- News:
- CLA practice area-specific print publications and journals
- Print publications from selected Section(s)
- Case alerts from selected Section(s)
- Up-to-date California legislation tracking
- eNews
- Networking Events:
- Conferences
- Annual Meeting
- Annual Gala
- Local Mixers
Our Annual Plans
We offer three plans so you can select the one which meets your needs. CLA membership is based on a calendar year, from January through December. If you join after October 1st, your fees will also include next year’s membership!
Introductory
$120
Join a statewide community of attorneys and legal professionals with expertise in many fields of law.
Includes all Member Benefits and these highlights:
- 18 hours of FREE MCLE
- 2 FREE Sections: Solo and Small Firm, and Law Practice Management & Technology ($80 value)
- FREE legal research from Fastcase ($995/year value)
- FREE trust & billing software from Smokeball (a $588 per user/per year value)
- Discounted rates on CLA-wide events and programs
- Significant discounts on legal solutions, computers, insurance, travel, and more
Standard
$160
Receive content and access to events created specifically for your practice area.
Includes all Member Benefits, plus:
- 1 FREE Section of your choice ($40 value)
- Access to all CLA-wide benefits
- Print publications from your selected Section(s) mailed to you
- Case alerts from your selected Section(s)
- Opportunities to join Section-specific standing committees and interest groups
- Practice area-specific advocacy
Add additional Sections for $40 each
All-Access
$300
Gain full membership to all 18 practice area Sections.
Includes everything in the Standard plan (except print publications), plus:
- Access to ALL 18 Sections content
- Online access to ALL publications in a digital format
Membership FAQ
I used to be a member and want to join again. What steps do I need to take?
If you have an existing account on our website, sign into your account and follow these steps:
- Click the Login link on https://calawyers.org/ to login to your account.
- In the top right corner, hover over “My Account” and Click on “My Profile”
- On the left hand side, click on “Memberships” and then “Join CLA”
- Follow the prompts and you’ll be all set.
Should I upgrade to an All-Access plan?
If you have five (5) or more sections, upgrading to the All-Access Plan will save you money and give you access to everything CLA has to offer – including digital access to ALL section publications!
You can now sign up for this option on the CLA website:
- If needed, create an account on the CLA website: https://calawyers.org/create-account/
- Make sure you are logged into the CLA website
- Access this page to purchase the All-Access membership: https://calawyers.org/all-access/
I’m a law student. Which offering will work best for me?
You are currently and will remain able to join up to three Sections for free (the Standard membership). To take advantage of this offer today, join here.
Will CLA offer any discounts?
CLA will offer discounts to members or prospective members employed by the government (at any level—federal, state, municipal) and to individuals employed by nonprofit organizations. Get more information here: [Membership for Government Employees].
Does CLA offer complimentary membership to judges and judicial officers?
Yes, only with sign-ups directly on our website. However, if you would like to pay for your membership, there will be an option to do so.