Member Dues & Benefits
Learn more about how your NCAJ membership can benefit both your practice and your firm’s bottom line. We’re proud to offer the below discounts and opportunities thanks to our tremendous community of sponsors and partners.
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Member-Only Benefits
- Sections and divisions specific to your practice area
- Section member-only listserv access
- Free member-only legal webinars
- Access to Expert Institute’s Transcript Network + one free credit per firm
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion member programs
- Free Sidebar Socials/Happier Hours
- e-clips daily news updates
- Community View weekly newsletter
- Trial Briefs quarterly magazine
- Online membership directory
- Online trial notebooks/document bank
- Online Job Bank
- Complimentary access to 12+ years of CLE materials*
- Complimentary access to 20+ years of Trial Briefs articles
- Free membership at Coastal Federal Credit Union
Money-Saving Member Discounts
- Member-only discounts on NCAJ continuing legal education
- TrialSmith membership discounts (most include Fastcase for free)
- UPS – Up to 50% off shipping and mailing services
- Lenovo PC products – Up to 50% off the public web price
- ODP Office Solutions – Up to 75% online and up to 30% in store + free next-day delivery on $50+ orders
- Avis/Budget – Up to 35% off base rates on rental cars
- GE appliances – Up to 25% off MSRP
- Hotel Engine – Up to 60% off lodging base price
- SBA Justice Loans Discounts
- Lawyers Weekly – Save $140 on annual subscription and renewal
- LawPay – Discounted processing fees on credit card transactions
- LexisNexis – Discounts on FindLaw, products and other vendors
Other Valuable Benefits
- Amicus brief writing and filing assistance
- Moot court assistance
- Legislative Advocacy Team working for you and your clients
- Leadership opportunities within NCAJ
- Pro bono opportunities
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Join TodayMembership Levels & Dues
Attorney –
- 11+ Years Licensure* $475
- 6-10 Years Licensure* $350
- 2-5 Years Licensure* $250
- First Year of Practice** Free
*Includes faculty at accredited NC Law School
Membership terms begin July 1st – June 30th each year.
There is no fee to join a division, caucus or committee if you are an NCAJ member. There is a $95 fee for joining a section. Please see the list of sections, divisions, and caucuses here.
**Includes one free section of your choice
Public Service Attorney –
- 11+ Years Licensure $250
- 6-10 Years Licensure $200
- 2-5 Years Licensure $175
- First Year of Practice Free
Membership terms begin July 1st – June 30th each year.
There is no fee to join a division, caucus or committee if you are an NCAJ member. There is a $25 fee for joining a section. Any attorney in their first year of licensed practice receive their first section at no cost. Please see the list of sections, divisions, and caucuses here.
Retired –
- Retired attorneys who are inactive with North Carolina State Bar $175
Membership terms begin July 1st – June 30th each year.
There is no fee to join a division, caucus or committee if you are an NCAJ member. There is a $95 fee for joining a section, first section free. Please see the list of sections, divisions, and caucuses here.
Student | FREE –
- Law Student or Legal Assistant Student
Membership terms begin July 1st – June 30th each year.
Student members are not eligible to join NCAJ sections.
Paralegal/Legal Assistant –
- 2+ Years* $175
- First Year of Practice. Free
* Requires certification and/or verification by an NCAJ member.
Membership terms begin July 1st – June 30th each year.
There is no fee to join a division, caucus or committee if you are an NCAJ member. There is a $25 fee for joining a section. Please see the list of sections, divisions, and caucuses here.
Sustainer Membership | President's Club –
Memberships Begin at $3500
- Invitation to an exclusive Annual Legislative Update by NCAJ lobbyists and legislative staff
- Access to the President’s Club Hospitality Suite at NCAJ Convention
- Two invitations to A Rare Affair — NCAJ’s exclusive event for highest tier sustainers, sponsors and leaders
- One free section | There is no fee to join a division, caucus or committee if you are an NCAJ member. There is a $95 fee for joining a section. Please see the list of sections, divisions, and caucuses here.
- Higher ranking in the ncaj.com public directory
- Special NCAJ logo for inclusion on your website or email signature
- Recognition in each issue of Trial Briefs, NCAJ’s magazine
- Recognition at NCAJ Convention
Membership terms run July 1 – June 30 each year.
Sustainer Membership | Benefactor –
Memberships Begin at $1900
- Two invitations to A Rare Affair — NCAJ’s exclusive event for highest tier sustainers, sponsors and leaders
- One free section | There is no fee to join a division, caucus or committee if you are an NCAJ member. There is a $95 fee for joining a section. Please see the list of sections, divisions, and caucuses here.
- Higher ranking in the ncaj.com public directory
- Special NCAJ logo for inclusion on website or email signature
- Recognition in each issue of Trial Briefs, NCAJ’s magazine
- Recognition at NCAJ Convention
Membership terms run July 1 – June 30 each year.
Sustainer Membership | Sustaining Patron –
Memberships Begin at $1300
- One free section | There is no fee to join a division, caucus or committee if you are an NCAJ member. There is a $95 fee for joining a section. Please see the list of sections, divisions, and caucuses here.
- Higher ranking in the ncaj.com public directory
- Special NCAJ logo for inclusion on website or email signature
- Recognition in each issue of Trial Briefs, NCAJ’s magazine
- Recognition at NCAJ Convention
Membership terms run July 1 – June 30 each year.
Sustainer Membership | Patron –
Memberships Begin at $950
- Higher ranking in the ncaj.com public directory
- Special NCAJ logo for inclusion on website or email signature
- Recognition in each issue of Trial Briefs, NCAJ’s magazine
- Recognition at NCAJ Convention
Membership terms run July 1 – June 30 each year.
There is no fee to join a division, caucus or committee if you are an NCAJ member. There is a $95 fee for joining a section. Please see the list of sections, divisions, and caucuses here.
Printable list of member benefits.
NCAJ Represents your Clients’ Interests in the Legislature
Our lobbyists work tirelessly to protect the justice system, citizens’ rights and your practice. NCAJ has one of the state’s most influential Political Action Committees seeking the election of candidates who have similar goals to our organization.
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