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Regular Member
is licensed to
practice law and for the most part, based on caseload and time, represents
the plaintiff in civil litigation or represents the defendant in criminal
litigation. Has the right to vote and hold any office in the Association.
Benefits include TRIAL magazine, Law Reporter, list servers, Practice
Sections and Litigation Groups, AAJ Exchange, Convention, AAJ Education,
Membership Directory, and discounts on books, audio recordings, and
videos.
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Associate Member is licensed to practice law and does not
otherwise qualify for any other membership class. Associate Members
may not vote or hold office. Other benefits are the same as for Regular
Members but do not include list servers, Litigation Groups, AAJ Exchange,
Conventions, and eligibility to become a Sustaining, President's Club,
or Leaders Forum member of the Association
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International
Member resides in a country other than the United States or Canada.
Must choose, based on the above descriptions, to join as a Regular
International Member or an Associate International Member, and will
receive the same privileges as a Regular or Associate Member.
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Government
Member is licensed to practice law and is in the full-time employ
of any local, state, or federal government agency or public defender.
A Government Member may not vote or hold office. Other benefits are
the same as for Regular Members but do not include list servers, Litigation
Groups, AAJ Exchange, and eligibility to become a Sustaining, President's
Club, or Leaders Forum member of the Association.
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Military Member
is licensed to practice law in any country, state, or jurisdiction,
and is in the full-time active service of the armed forces of the
United States. A Military Member may not vote or hold office. Other
benefits are the same as for Regular Members but do not include Litigation
Groups, AAJ Exchange, list servers, and eligibility to become a Sustaining,
President's Club, or Leaders Forum member of the Association.
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Law Professor is engaged in full-time teaching of the law
at any accredited law school or college and is licensed to practice
law in any country, state, or jurisdiction. A Law Professor member
may not vote or hold office. Other benefits are the same as for Regular
Members but do not include Litigation Groups, AAJ Exchange, and eligibility
to become a Sustaining, President's Club, or Leaders Forum member
of the Association. Law Professor Members may use Section list servers
and certain other list servers if they are sponsored by a voting Member.
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Paralegal AffiliateParalegal Affiliate has membership
in an affiliated unit of AAJ composed of paralegals. Must be sponsored by a
Regular, Sustaining, Life, or President's Club Member of AAJ in good standing.
A Paralegal Affiliate may not be a member of AAJ in any other classification
except the affiliated unit and may not vote. Paralegal Affiliates have their own
list server and an accredited paralegal program at each annual convention,
receive "The Paralegal Source" newsletter, and receive a 50% discount on
selected AAJ Education programs when they attend with an AAJ attorney member.
Other benefits are the same as for Regular Members but do not include Litigation
Groups or AAJ Exchange.
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Sustaining
Member is an attorney who has been a Regular Member for
at least one year. This category has all the rights and privileges
of a Regular Member. Sustaining Members increase their referral
opportunities with a prominent listing and biography in a special
section of AAJ's membership directory as well as the online
member directory. Sustaining Members also receive priority registration
at AAJ's Annual and Winter Conventions and a handsome certificate
signifying your higher membership status.
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President's
Club Member is an attorney who has been a Regular Member
for at least three years. President's Club Members may vote,
hold office, and join Sections and Litigation Groups. Members
receive a quarter page listing of their biography and photo
in AAJ's membership directory, as well as on the private and
public online directories. Members also receive their choice
of a free gift, such as a free NCA seminar, special recognition
in AAJ publications, personal invitations to private convention
events, free access to all AAJ e-mail section List Serves,
and a matted and framed certificate. If you decide to upgrade
to President's Club, you will be credited for your unused portion
of Membership dues.
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New Lawyers President's Club Member has been a Regular
Member of AAJ for at least one year and passed the bar fewer
than 10 years ago. Benefits are the same as for President's
Club Members but dues are 1/3 less.
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Leaders Forum is a select group of law firms that have
stepped forward to shoulder more than their share of support
for AAJ and receive elite benefits throughout the year.
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Law Student Member Law
Student Member is a law student engaged in a course of study at a law school. A
Law Student Member may not vote, hold office, or become a Sustaining,
President's Club or Leaders Forum Member of the Association. Law Student members
have their own list server, receive "From Classroom to Courtroom" newsletter,
may obtain an AAJ Mentor, are eligible for AAJ scholarships and AAJ's mock
trial competition, and may attend selected AAJ Education programs at no charge.
(Students may purchase the course materials for $75.) Other benefits are the
same as for Regular Members but do not include Litigation Groups, list servers,
and AAJ Exchange.
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Law Graduate Member has received a degree in law from an accredited
law school or college but has not been licensed to practice law. No
person may continue as a Law Graduate Member for more than one year.
A Law Graduate Member may not vote, hold office, or become a Sustaining,
President's Club, or Leaders Forum Member of the Association. Other
benefits are the same as for Regular Members but do not include Litigation
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