Membership Plan Pricing
Questions? Read our Membership FAQs.
Standard
$180
Standard members receive all benefits from the Introductory membership tier plus:
Additional membership to one Specialty Law Practice Section of your choice
Printed Section publications mailed to you
Invitations to Section-specific events
CLA practice area-specific publications
All-Access
$300
Our most popular and cost-effective membership provides all of CLA’s premier resources and services to California attorneys.
All-Access members receive all benefits from the Introductory and Standard membership tiers plus:
Full membership to all 18 Specialty Law Practice Sections
Online access to ALL CLA practice area publications (no physical copies mailed)
Opportunities to join Section leadership
Introductory
$140
Gain access to education and resources and grow your professional network. Introductory memberships include:
Free access to the Law Practice Management Technology Section and the Solo and Small Firm Section*
Career Center access
Monthly statewide eNewsletter
Invitations to special new member events, webinars and activities
One FREE MCLE per month
Discounts on CLA’s MCLE catalog, networking events, conferences, legal solutions and more
Access free legal research via vLex Fastcase
*Lawyers in their first three years of practice also receive free access to the New Lawyers Section.
Additional Membership Options
Nonprofit
Employees
Introductory: $70
Standard: $100
Attorneys working for nonprofit organizations may be eligible for reimbursement through your employer or IOLTA.
Government
Employees
Introductory: $70
Standard: $100
Government attorneys may be eligible for reimbursement through your employer. Check with your union representative for more information.
Law Students
FREE
FREE Introductory membership
FREE membership in three Specialty Law Sections
Access to dozens of scholarships
Access to Mentorship opportunities
New Lawyers
FREE
Lawyers in their first three years of practice are eligible for a FREE Standard membership.
Judges
FREE
Judges are eligible for a FREE All-Access membership.
Member Benefits at a Glance
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 want to join five (5) or more sections, 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!
I’m a law student. Which offering will work best for me?
As a law student, you are eligible for a free membership and can join up to three Sections for free (the Standard membership). Choose the Law Students plan.
Does CLA offer membership discounts?
Discounts are available for government and non-profit attorneys. See the appropriate plans above.
Attorneys employed by an IOLTA-funded organization (such as legal aid and pro bono organizations) are eligible for a Complimentary Standard Tier Membership with CLA. This membership comes with one section of your choice. To sign up, please email info@calawyers.org for assistance.
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 or if you want to donate your membership dues to our Foundation.
Can I add a Section if I currently have an Introduction membership?
No. To join an additional Section, the Introductory membership must be canceled and replaced with a Standard membership that includes the additional Section of your choice.
I became a lawyer in September 2023. Does this mean that I qualify for the New Lawyers membership until the end of 2026 or at least September of 2026?
The New Lawyer membership starts from the year you are barred, with the only exception being if you were barred in October, November, or December of that year.
If I sign up on the CLA site, will the sections appear on my next State Bar fee statement?
Yes. Sections you join via the CLA website will be reflected on your next State Bar fee statement, with the exception of the All-Access Plan.
How does the All-Access Plan appear on the fee statement?
The All-Access Plan is managed exclusively through CLA. It will not appear on your State Bar fee statement.
- Auto-Renewal: If you pay by credit card, you can opt into auto-pay to maintain your plan annually.
- Manual Renewal: If you do not choose auto-charge, you will need to re-select and purchase the plan manually each year.
If I am already a member of several sections and switch to All-Access, do I get a refund?
Yes, but not automatically. If you paid for individual sections before switching to All-Access, you must contact CLA to request your refund.