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Dues Structure & Fees
Standard / Associate Membership
$350
Standard Membership is for attorneys who do not fall into another membership category.
Associate Membership is for attorneys licensed only outside Arkansas who reside in Arkansas or work full-time for a business that regularly operates in the state.
Income-Based Membership
For members whose income from law-related work falls within the ranges below:
- $220 — Income $0–$49,999
- $300 — Income $50,000–$100,000
Income means law-related earnings after expenses and before taxes and related contributions, for the current or prior year.
New Admittee
$95
Eligibility: attorneys admitted to the practice of law between July 1, 2023, and June 30, 2027.
Government or Public Sector Employee
$200
Eligibility: attorneys employed by federal, state, or local government entities, including agencies that perform public duties.
Law schools continue to be handled separately under a group membership.
Judge
$200
Eligibility: attorneys who currently serve or have previously served as a judge in any federal, state, local, or administrative court.
Senior Membership
$50
Eligibility: attorneys at least 75 years old.
Law Student Membership
Free
For current law students in good standing.
Includes 2 free Section memberships.
Paralegal Affiliate Membership
$150
For paralegals and legal staff supervised by an Arkansas Bar Association attorney member. Learn more.
Membership Terms
- Membership runs July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027.
- Renewal reminders are sent before the new bar year begins.
- If membership lapses, it may be reactivated by becoming current on dues.
Payment Options
For questions or assistance, call Cynthia Barnes at 501-801-5672 or email cbarnes@arkbar.com.
Annual Auto-Renewal
- Automatically renews each July 1.
- Sections, ArkansasFindALawyer®, and sustaining contributions may be included.
- PAC and Instant Membership are excluded.
- A notice is sent by email before the renewal date.
Pay Online or by Phone
- Set up annual or monthly auto-renewal online.
- Pay securely by credit card or e-check (ACH).
- A 3% processing fee applies to credit cards only.
- No fee applies to debit cards, ACH, or mail-in payments.
Pay by Mail
- This form is for check payment only. Download the check payment form.
- Make checks payable to Arkansas Bar Association.
- Mail to: 1401 W. Capitol Ave., Suite 170, Little Rock, AR 72201.
- Any returned check will incur a $50 processing fee.
Monthly AutoPay
- Membership dues are divided into 12 monthly installments and are automatically charged each month.
- Members agree to pay for the full bar year.
Important Notes for 2026–2027
Federal law requires that the portion of dues used for lobbying is non-deductible as a business expense. For the 2026–2027 bar year, 4.7% of dues are used for lobbying and are non-deductible.
Dues paid under the Government/Public Sector Employee and Judge categories are not used for lobbying purposes.
If you prefer a non-lobbying dues option for other categories or need assistance, please contact Cynthia Barnes or call 501-801-5672.
All dues and subscriptions are nonrefundable. Contributions to the Arkansas Bar Association are not deductible as a charitable contribution for federal income tax purposes.
Payments to the Arkansas Bar Association are for voluntary membership and are separate from state licensing fees.
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