What Members Have to Say
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"Membership in the Philadelphia Bar Association is like being a part of a big family. The members support and care about each other, and we work together to make our family better and elevate our profession."
Kristine L. Calalang
The Law Office of Kristine L. Calalang
2020 Co-Chair, Solo & Small Firm Committee -
"Membership in the Philadelphia Bar Association provided a great entry point for me, as someone who moved to Philadelphia almost nine years ago with very few connections, to get acclimated to the city. It has afforded me the opportunity to meet and work with many of the most influential leaders of the Bar Association and the city of Philadelphia."
Reginal T. Shuford
Executive Director, ACLU of Pennsylvania
2020 Diversity Chair -
"Membership in the Philadelphia Bar Association has helped me develop my personal brand through leadership opportunities, professional development, and networking"
Hillary N. Ladov
Goldberg Segalla, LLP
2020 Chair, Young Lawyers Division -
"Membership in the Philadelphia Bar Association has afforded me the opportunity to positively serve the local legal community through educational and charitable programming while also opening many doors with respect to networking opportunities, client referrals, leadership skill development and personal friendships. Through my engagement in the Bar Association, I have been provided with an even more expansive network of qualified legal professionals who care about what they do and who I can call on at any time. I always strongly encourage junior attorneys that I work with to join the Bar Association."
Michael P. Zanan
Cozen O'Connor
2020 Chair, Business Law Section -
"Membership in the Philadelphia Bar Association has been one of the most meaningful and rewarding experiences of my career. Through my involvement, I sharpened and gained intangible skills while developing a strong network of colleagues and friends, unlocking limitless opportunities."
Andre J. Webb
German, Gallagher & Murtagh, P.C.
2020 Chair-Elect, Young Lawyers Division -
"Membership in the Philadelphia Bar Association has allowed me to be a leader early on in my career, have a seat at the same table as my boss, and meet amazing people along the way."
Arly Smith-Pearson
Philadelphia Legal Assistance
2020 Chair, Public Interest Section
Membership Fees
Membership fees for the Philadelphia Bar Association remain among the lowest fees charged by major urban bar associations throughout the United States.
Note: Your date of admission to the Bar shall be calculated from the date you were first admitted to practice before any court of record. Your first year’s fee shall be one-half the annual membership fee if you join on or after July 1, but before October 1. If you join after October 1, you pay no fee for the remainder of the calendar year, and your full fee amount is applied to the following year beginning January 1.
Voting Members - First Year Attorneys
FREE / first year
Attorneys admitted to practice before any court of record in the current year are entitled to a free, one-year membership. Section dues still apply. Attorneys who have previously been admitted to practice in another state do not qualify.
Become a MemberVoting Members
$99 / year
Admitted to the Bar one year or more but less than two years.
$199 / year
Admitted to the Bar two years or more but less than four years.
$299 / year
Admitted to the Bar four years or more but less than ten years.
$399 / year
Admitted to the Bar ten years or more.
Full-Time members of Law School Faculties may join as voting members.
Become a Member Renew Your MembershipVoting Public Sector Members
FREE / first year
For those who are employed full time by a public interest agency or by a federal, state or local governmental agency, and who have never before been a member of the Philadelphia Bar Association, the first year's dues will be waived.
$50 / year
Admitted to the Bar one year or more but less than two years.
$100 / year
Admitted to the Bar two years or more but less than four years.
$150 / year
Those admitted to the Bar four years or more but less than ten years.
$200 / year
Those admitted to the Bar ten years or more.
Become a Member Renew Your Membership
Nonvoting Members
$175 / year
Maintaining a principal office for the practice of law in Bucks, Chester, Delaware or Montgomery Counties, Pennsylvania, or Camden County, New Jersey.
$175 / year
Full-Time Members of Law School Faculties.
$130 / year
Law Firm Administrators.
$130 / year
Law Librarians.
$150 / year
Other Associate Members
$65 / year
Paralegals
$20 / year
Law Students
Please note: Pursuant to section 100(A)(2) of the Association's bylaws, nonvoting members enjoy all privileges of Association membership EXCEPT the rights to vote and hold office.
Become a Member Renew Your MembershipVoting Members - Seniors
$60 / year
A regular member for at least 25 years who has reached the age of 70 years, or is 65 and retired from active practice. A written request must be made to become a Senior Member.
Become a Member Renew Your MembershipMail-in Form
If you would prefer to use regular mail, we have provided a printable form for your use.
Mail to:
Philadelphia Bar Association
1101 Market Street, 11th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19107-2911
You may also join by calling our manager of member services Andrea Morris-Tracey at (215) 238-6313, using your MasterCard, Visa or American Express. Office hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:30 to 4:30 p.m.