The Federal Circuit Bar Association offers several different types of memberships. Select the one that is appropriate for you: (Upon selecting the membership category, you will be prompted to sign in. If you do not have a profile on the site already, there will be a link to create one before continuing on to the membership form itself.)
Please note that all FCBA memberships, excepting Leaders Circle sponsored members, are on a fiscal year of July 1 through June 30; members who join during a given membership cycle will receive benefits through the following June 30. The FCBA does not pro-rate membership dues.
Members joining through an Annual Sponsorship that starts January 1, either Leaders Circle Sponsorship or Global Series Annual Sponsorship, receive the remainder of the calendar year they join plus the first six months of the following year.
Individual Membership Pricing
Regular ($300)
Open to all attorneys who are members in good standing of the Bar of the Federal Circuit or those attorneys not members of the Bar of the Federal Circuit but who are members in good standing of the Bar of the highest court of the State of their admission to the Bar and who profess an interest in the subject matter jurisdiction of the Federal Circuit. Regular membership is also open to attorneys in good standing in non-United States jurisdictions who profess an interest in the subject matter jurisdiction of the Federal Circuit.
Small Firm ($150)
Open to attorneys who meet the requirements of Regular membership, at firms with fewer than 25 attorneys.
Newer Lawyer ($150)
Open to attorneys who meet the requirements of Regular membership, and are 10 years or less in practice.
Educator ($75)
Open to educators who are full-time faculty members of an accredited educational body.
Government ($75)
Open to individuals who meet the requirements of Regular membership and are employed by a local, state, or federal government agency.
Retired ($75)
Open to individuals who, at one time, met the requirements above, but now earn less than 50% of their income from the practice of law.
Students (Free of Charge)
Open to individuals enrolled in an accredited law school.
Law Clerks (Free of Charge)
Open to active law clerks at the Circuit or tribunals within its jurisdictional umbrella (clerks are asked to coordinate with their judges or judicial officers beforehand).