Who is eligible to join ACLEA? 

Any continuing legal education professional who provides continuing education or professional development services to lawyers. This also includes employees of organizations that study and conduct research in continuing legal education and those employed as in-house coordinators or developers of continuing legal education services for law firms, corporate legal departments, or government entities.

CLE professionals from around the world in various positions within organizations that provide some form of or support for continuing legal education. . . . state bars, local bars, specialty bars, law schools, independents, national providers, law firms, speakers, internet providers, publishers, etc

Why should I join ACLEA?

By joining ACLEA, you will have access to all the current information and trends affecting our profession. You will learn what works and what doesn't in the CLE world. You will meet other CLE professionals from around the world who are ready to share their expertise and knowledge about CLE.

How do I become a member of ACLEA?

To become a member of ACLEA, complete the online membership application or send the printable membership application to our headquarters at P.O. Box 4646, Austin, Texas 78765. You can also call 512/453-4340 or e-mail aclea@aclea.org and we will send you a member application and packet of information about our organization.

What are the dues?

$245 for the first member from an organization and $195 for subsequent members from the same organization. ACLEA also has a new Associate category of membership for $65 that limits some benefits. Associate membership applications are reviewed for eligibility. 

What do the dues support?

Dues help support the operation of the organization by providing a part time staff, overhead, Executive Committee expenses, website expenses, printing and mailing expenses, and special projects designed to benefit the members of the organization.

When do I need to renew my dues?

ACLEA's fiscal year runs from May 1 - April 30. Invoices for the renewal of your membership are mailed near the end of the fiscal year.

May I transfer my membership?

Yes, upon resignation from your organization, you may transfer your membership to another person within that organization as long as that person meets the requirements for membership and it is prior to November 1.

What do I get with my ACLEA membership?

A lot! The best member benefit is access to a network of professionals who can help you with any questions or problems you may have. As a member, you may register for one of our meetings at a reduced registration fee and buy our publications at a discount. You also receive discounts to various member buying services offered through ACLEA such as telephone conference calls, CLE Tele-seminars, and binder and tab orders. See more information on our Member Benefits page.

With what other organizations does ACLEA have affiliations?

American Association of Law Schools (AALS)
International Bar Association (IBA)
National Association of Bar Executives (NABE)
National Association of State Judicial Educators (NASJE)
Organization of Regulatory Administrators of Continuing Legal Education (ORACLE)
Professional Development Consortium (PDC)

What other national professional organizations are comparable to ACLEA?

There are other national professional organizations devoted to advancing continuing professional education (CPE). Two examples are the Association for Training and Development (ASTD) and the Learning Resources Network (LERN). While ACLEA shares many of the same professional development goals of these comparable organizations, it is unique in its focus on continuing legal education.