The Pennsylvania Bar Association (PBA) has expanded its Affiliate Membership program to include paralegals. This membership category is available to Law Firm Administrators, Pennsylvania Magisterial District Judges, Court Administrators, Law Librarians, and Paralegals.

The cost of Affiliate Membership is $200. Affiliate Members generally receive all the benefits of attorney members, other than the are not permitted to hold a PBA office or vote for office holders. Affiliate Members can join committees and sections, attend meetings and access discounts including:

• Information - Resources about development and trends in the law, including the award-winning The Pennsylvania Lawyer magazine, bi-weekly newspaper The Bar News, email newsletter ebrief, and a host of other print and electronic publications.
• Technology - Free access to the legal research platform Decisis, powered by LexisNexis®, saving members thousands each year in legal research costs!
• Management Support - Law office management support, including one-on-one consultation regarding best management and technology practices.
• Education - Attend meetings, conferences and networking events to build knowledge and collegiality.
• Discounted Services - PBA Preferred Partners offer all members discounts on credit card processing, online legal software, insurance, job postings, compliance and encryption services, car rentals, and much more!

For more information and to apply for Affiliate Membership see the paralegal Affiliate Membership Application linked below.

More Information and Apply for Membership