The Race to 10K Lawyers A Success

Thanks to the CJS leadership, members and the staff, The Race to 10K Lawyers, the Section campaign which seeks to bring 10,000 lawyers into the Criminal Justice Section by August 31, 2008 has exceeded its goal. By August 18, the lawyer member number reached 10,286. Greater lawyer membership numbers for the ABA Criminal Justice Section will assist the Section to more effectively serve as the unified voice on criminal justice matters. 

Membership in the ABA Criminal Justice Section brings with it many benefits and privileges. With its diverse membership of judges, private criminal defense attorneys, prosecutors, public defenders, academics, and other criminal justice professionals, the Section is uniquely situated to bring all the various actors to the table to address today's most pressing criminal justice issues. Members receive:

• Criminal Justice Magazine, a quarterly publication filled with practice-oriented, "how-to" articles, coverage of criminal law and justice policy developments, and Section news. Members can view the full-text of articles, departments, and columns from current and past issues.
• Priority invitations to CLE programs, with registration and course materials offered at reduced rates to Section members
• Ability to create, join, or contribute to Section discussions on the Internet
• Access to important practice resources and Publications at Section-member discounts
• An opportunity to provide leadership in the field through participation on Committees and special projects. Committee membership is available free of charge to Criminal Justice Section members.
• Advance notice of new developments and updates in your specialty area, through E-News and other email notices
• The Criminal Justice Section Newsletter, to keep you informed of opportunities for involvement in Section activities. Certain committees also offer newsletters on specific subject areas, all at no additional cost
• Opportunities to organize and speak at CLE programs in your area of specialty
• The chance to mentor law students and younger lawyers interested in pursuing criminal law as a career
• Enhancement of your professional skills through programs offered year-round, including a Criminal Justice track during the ABA's Annual Meeting
• Expansion of your colleague and referral network. Members of the Criminal Justice Section include some of the top names in the field, as well as those who have only an occasional but pressing criminal law case

Law student membership brings with it the opportunity to become involved with the Section from the start of a career in criminal justice, including serving as a Student Liaison to a Committee.

 

Membership Categories

There are three types of memberships in the Criminal Justice Section:

Regular
Persons who are licensed to practice law in at least one jurisdiction subject to the laws of the United States (any state, territory, or possession of the U.S.).

Associate
Persons who hold a degree in criminal justice or criminology, or serve full-time as any of the following: law enforcement officers; criminal investigators; parole, probation, pretrial service, or correctional officers; and other justice system personnel directly involved in the administration of criminal justice in a professional capacity.

Regular/Associate Enrollment Form for Current ABA Members

Law Student
Persons currently enrolled in law school.

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