How to Renew Your Membership
Thank you for your continued membership with California Lawyers Association (CLA). Please renew your membership in each section you belong to for another year.
My State Bar Profile
If you are a current member and would like to renew your membership with CLA, please log onto your My State Bar Profile and select the section of your choice by Feb. 1, 2020.
Agency Billing
If your law firm pays for your CLA membership, please reach out to your finance/accounting department to confirm your dues have been paid via State Bar agency billing.
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Questions? Check out our FAQ about renewal.
Since becoming the California Lawyers Association we are now able to offer even greater benefits to our members, including:
Advocacy
At CLA, the needs of California’s legal professionals are our highest priority. Our Governmental Affairs Committee actively monitors legal and policy developments that affect the legal profession. We lead by harnessing the voices of our members to create change.
Educational and Practice Support
- Fastcase – Free access to legal research (valued at $995/year)
- High-quality and low-cost educational programs from all 17 sections including free and discounted programs on career development, work/life balance, ethics, and wellness
Networking and Connection
- Access to special events, including the Annual Meeting, and the Solo and Small Firm Summit
- Networking events to build your connections and develop client relationships
Leadership Opportunities and Visibility
- Leadership and volunteer opportunities as well as public speaking and writing opportunities for statewide audiences
- Awards to recognize outstanding contributions by California lawyers to the profession
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the renewal fee?
The renewal fee is $99 per Section.
How or where do I renew?
Please log onto your My State Bar Profile.
If you are a current member and would like to renew your membership with CLA, please ensure that the section of your choice is selected on your State Bar fee statement.
At this time, renewal is not possible through our website.
If your law firm pays for your CLA membership, please reach out to your finance/accounting department to confirm your dues have been paid via State Bar agency billing.
What is the deadline to renew?
The deadline to renew through your My State Bar Profile is Feb. 1, 2020.
Do I have to renew? I thought I already did.
If you joined on or before September 30, 2020, you need to renew for 2021.
If you joined on or after October 1, 2020, your membership is valid through 2021.
Can I renew my membership online?
Yes. Renewals can be paid online through your My State Bar Profile. At this time, renewal is not possible through the CLA website.
Instead of paying online, can I pay by check?
Yes. Calculate your fees online in your My State Bar Profile and print the invoice generated. Mail the invoice along with a payment by check to the State Bar.
My firm is paying for my State Bar annual fees. When can I pay for my CLA section membership?
Please note that if your firm is paying for your State Bar annual fees, the annual fees must be paid and processed by the State Bar before you are able to pay for your CLA section membership dues. If you are not paying your State Bar annual fees at the same time of your CLA section membership dues, please log back into your State Bar profile and process the CLA section membership dues separately after the State Bar processes the annual fee.
As always, if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach us at info@calawyers.org or 916-516-1760.