Why You Should Join ABILA
First, membership in the ABILA grants you access to all the exceptional conferences and programs run by the organization, including International Law Weekend and Regional ILWs. Second, membership allows you to participate in ABILA committees, giving you the opportunity to make an impact on international law. Third, membership in the American Branch means membership in the ILA and you can apply to be one of the Branch’s nominated members on ILA Committees or Study Groups at the international level. Finally, you’ll receive Branch publications and have the opportunity to participate in ILA Biennial events.
Students currently enrolled in law programs in the United States can become members for free and have the same access as other members. This is an incredible benefit – so take advantage while you can!
How to Become a Member or Renew Membership
Individual membership in the American Branch is open to U.S. citizens or residents who are attorneys, work in a related field, or who are in law school or in graduate school in a related field.
Please renew your membership in the American Branch at your earliest convenience, or join as a new member. Membership renewals are due at the start of each calendar year. New members who join in November or December will have their dues applied to the following calendar year as well. Student members may join using the student option below.
If you prefer to pay by check, please make the check payable to ILA, American Branch and mail it to the below address with your ABILA invoice or, for new members, the 2025 Membership Form.
You can mail the membership form with your payment to:
ABILA COO
c/o Michael P. Scharf
Case Western Reserve University School of Law
11075 East Blvd
Cleveland, Ohio
44106
The American Branch also welcomes tax-deductible contributions. The Branch has ultimate authority to use any contributions for its charitable purposes.
MEMBERSHIP OFFICER
Julia Liston
[email protected]
Choose a Membership Plan to Register
| FREE | Student | Select |
| $70 | New member 1st year | Select |
| $100 | New member 2nd year | Select |
| $125 | Regular Member | Select |
| $200 | Sustaining member | Select |
| $175 | Organization membership (institutional members, including academic institutions, libraries, and not-for-profit organizations) | Select |
| $500 | Corporate membership, vital to the American Branch and the ILA | Select |
| $5,000 | Patrons: Lifetime members who pay a one-time fee will be prominently recognized. | Select |