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Become an APALA/NJ Member

Join now and your membership is good for the entire calendar year until December 31st.  PLEASE NOTE:  YOU MUST PAY YOUR RENEWAL MEMBERSHIP FEE EVERY YEAR, REGARDLESS OF THE TIME OF YEAR THAT YOU BECOME A MEMBER.  (Example:  If you became a member in October, Year 1, you should should be aware that you need to renew membership and pay renewal fee after January 1 in Year 2 in order to be an active member in Year 2).  

If you have any questions or need additional information regarding APALA/NJ membership, please contact apalapres2@gmail.com.

Benefits of Regular Membership ($40)

  • Support the Infrastructure of the Organization that works hard to serve YOU!
  • Access our new on-line Membership Directory and our new Attorney Referral Directory.
  • Automatic membership in the National Asian and Pacific American Bar Association with all of the attendant benefits of NAPABA membership.
  • Eligible to be nominated by APALA/NJ for positions on judicial committees and other bar association committees.
  • Preferential rates for certain APALA/NJ events.
  • Get direct e-mail notices of job opportunities.
  • Participation in APALA/NJ committees to further the mission of the organization.
  • Members of APALA/NJ are entitled to HSBC Premier services. Please view the link regarding HSBC Premier Banking services http://www.us.hsbc.com/1/2/3/hsbcpremier or contact Chang Lee (VP, Edison Branch Manager) at 732-867-0166. HSBC is also approved for providing IOLTA accounts. Please visit this link regarding IOLTA accounts.

Benefits of GOLD Membership ($200)

  • Get all the benefits of Regular Membership +
  • Receive special recognition at APALA/NJ events.
  • Receive priority in limited capacity events.

Benefits of Lifetime Membership ($1,000)

Beginning in January 2011, for only $1,000 you can become a lifetime member. Benefits include all the benefits of Regular and Gold membership, special recognition in APALA/NJ publications and at events, and you will never have to renew your membership again!

Special Membership Offer for APALA/NJ Members

For a limited time, APALA-NJ members can

  • Join the NJSBA for 50 percent off the current member rates if they have paid their APALA-NJ membership for the current year. This applies to the first year of NJSBA membership, and is available only to current members of one of the participating specialty bar associations.
  • Add two substantive law sections at no charge.
  • Receive a voucher for a free three-credit live continuing legal education program.

The offer is available from February 15, 2012 through May 15, 2012.

Find the application here.

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