When You Join AILA...

You join our community of more than 18,000 attorneys dedicated to advancing the practice of immigration law and helping each other succeed. Since AILA's founding in 1946, AILA members have been recognized as the country's preeminent experts in this complex and rewarding area of law practice.

39
local and regional chapters
18,000+
current AILA members across a wide variety of practice types and from diverse backgrounds
75+
years that AILA has served immigration lawyers

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Why Join AILA?

An Unrivaled Network
COMMUNITY
An Unrivaled Network
AILA's greatest member benefit is our diverse and dynamic community. We share strategies, learn from experts and network at conferences, and participate in local chapter activities.
Sharpen Your Skills
EXPERT RESOURCES
Sharpen Your Skills
Advance your expertise with AILA's member-exclusive legal analysis, practice pointers, breaking updates, and tools for building a profitable and rewarding practice.
Shape the Future
STEADFAST MISSION
Shape the Future
Since AILA's founding in 1946, we have worked to enhance the professional development of our members, advance the quality of immigration and nationality law and practice, advocate for fair and reasonable immigration law and policy, and promote justice.
“AILA membership provides a plethora of educational resources, and timely updates, that keep me informed.”
Elizabeth Boyda Baker, AILA Member
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If you have an AILA.org account already, simply log in and fill out the application.

If you don’t, create your account first, and then complete the application.

Member Benefits

RESOURCES
Practice Pointers and Alerts
Stay current with timely updates and expert guidance on law and policy changes.
RESOURCES
Publications
Enjoy substantial member discounts on AILA’s authoritative practice guides and specialized references.
RESEARCH
Research Library
Save time with direct access to primary-source documents, agency updates, and significant court decisions.
EVENTS AND TRAINING
CLE and Education
Learn from leading experts through our CLE conferences, web seminars, and online courses—including free OnDemand programs.
COMMUNITY
Local Chapters
Our 39 chapters nationwide help you build your network, connect with peers dedicated to helping each other excel, and respond to local issues.
COMMUNITY
Sections and Interest Groups
Discuss emerging trends and collaborate to find effective strategies with like-minded lawyers and colleagues who share your practice areas.
RESOURCES
Exclusive Savings
Reduce overhead with discounts on office essentials, software, travel, and more through AILA Alliance programs.
TAKE ACTION
Advocacy and Media Support
Impact local and national policy with tools to help you discuss pressing issues with elected officials and the media.
RESOURCES
Practice Success and Management Services
Build a profitable and rewarding practice with tools and services covering finance, management, technology, and marketing.

Additional Member Benefits

AILA8 Daily Newsletter

A member favorite, the curated AILA8 daily e-newsletter keeps you up to date on the latest law and policy changes, new practice resources, and upcoming learning opportunities.t

AILA Law Journal

Our biennial law journal features timely articles that encompass various dimensions of immigration law perspectives in the United States. Members may download a free digital copy of the AILA Law Journal and order print copies at a discounted rate. Members are also encouraged to submit papers for publication. 

AILALink

Members receive a discount on subscriptions to our online immigration law library, AILALink. Subscribers get access to up-to-date primary and secondary sources such as the INA, CFR, and agency manuals and memos, as well as access to more than $4,000 worth of AILA publications, including digital and searchable versions of Kurzban’s Immigration Law Sourcebook and AILA’s Immigration Law Practice and Procedure Manual (the Cookbook).  

Benefits for Legal Support Staff

AILA is the first and only organization to provide a comprehensive program to support immigration paralegals and give them the specifically designed tools and knowledge necessary to be successful in immigration law through innovative training, products, and community building. Learn more.

Ethics Assistance

AILA members have access to a free digital version of the AILA Ethics Compendium, a comprehensive guide that separately analyzes state and federal rules of professional conduct, court opinions, legal ethics opinions, and other authority to explore hypotheticals and provide information and guidance.

In addition to the Compendium, the AILA Ethics Committee publishes helpful articles on diverse ethics topics and AILA's in-house practice and ethics advisors offer free, confidential phone consultations.

Fastcase: Free Online Legal Research Service

All AILA members have free access to Fastcase, a comprehensive legal research system containing a database of federal case law and BIA, AG, and AAO precedent decisions. 

Financial Services

An AILA preferred partner, the nonprofit Capital Good Fund offers your immigration clients a trusted, safe, and fair loan service to finance their immigration costs, all while providing AILA members with an alternative to the risks and burdens of financing client legal fees alone. 

Listservs and Message Center

AILA members can join one or more of our 24 email lists and participate in our Message Center’s 65+ forums to share information and resources around specific topics and areas of interest.

Malpractice Insurance Program

Available at a preferred rate exclusively to AILA members, the AILA Lawyers Malpractice Insurance Program protects you and your firm from financial loss arising from any actual or alleged mistakes committed while providing legal services to clients. 

Networking and Mentorship

Grow your list of professional contacts and get assistance branching out into new practice areas or successfully navigating a complex case.

Volunteering and Leadership

Serve your community and develop as a leader in your field through pro bono opportunities, joining a committee, speaking at a conference, or writing for a publication.