Are you a…
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Lawyer
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Were you admitted to the Illinois bar before October 2025 (or only admitted outside of Illinois)?
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Membership is open to all attorneys licensed in the United States
- Download a printable membership form
- Download AutoPay form Break up your payments into easily affordable increments and save yourself the hassle of responding to yearly dues statements.
Prorated Dues
Qualifying attorneys joining after January 1 will be automatically prorated at half the dues rate, and will receive 7.5 hours of Free On-Demand CLE. You can choose to receive the full 15 hours of Free On-Demand CLE available by contacting the ISBA to pay the full dues rate.
Firm Billing Plans
Email Ann Boucher or call (217) 525-1760 or (800) 252-8908.
Member Dues
The bar membership year runs July 1 through June 30.
1st year after admission to the Bar in Illinois Free 2nd and 3rd year after admission to any Bar $75 4th and 5th year after admission to any Bar $150 6th–8th year after admission to any Bar $240 9th–10th year after admission to any Bar $300 11+ years after admission to any Bar $455 Retired Member * † $60 Inactive Member * † $55 Nonresident † $120 *Retired/Inactive status requires Retired/Inactive Status with ARDC.
† Not eligible for Free On-Demand CLE. (Non-Illinois residents may join ISBA with a regular dues level membership to participate in the Free Online CLE program.)
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If you are newly admitted, you do not need to join. You were automatically enrolled for a complimentary membership when you were sworn into the Illinois Bar.
Email Member Services or call 217-525-1760 or 800-252-8908 with any additional questions.
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Law Student
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Law Students are eligible for a free electronic membership.
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Others
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Non-lawyers who are qualified through education, training, or work experience, may become Associate members. Sponsorship by an active lawyer member required.
Dues are $120 per year.
If you would like to join as an associate, please call member services at 217-525-1760, Monday – Friday between 8:30 – 4:30.