Individual Membership

IBA Individual Membership

Membership of the IBA is open to all members of the legal profession, including attorneys, counsellors, solicitors, barristers, advocates, members of the judiciary, full-time professors, students of law, and everyone else who is versed in the law.

Designed for private practitioners working in international legal practices. It offers access to a broad network of legal professionals, resources, and conference discounts.

Membership in one committee within the LPD
Membership in one committee within the PPID
Membership in one Regional Forum (such as Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe, etc.)

Standard £340 per year
Concession - see eligibility £205 per year

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This includes membership of the PPID (with one free committee or other entity in PPID and one free regional forum)

One free committee within the PPID
One free Regional Forum (e.g., Latin America, North America, Africa, Asia Pacific, etc.)

Standard £185 per year
Concession - see eligibility £110 per year

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By joining as a Patron, you're not just participating in the global legal community—you’re also directly supporting the IBA’s vital pro bono, human rights, and rule of law initiatives around the world.

Full access to the Legal Practice Division (LPD) and Public and Professional Interest Division (PPID)
One committee in each division and one Regional Forum included
Additional committees or forums available for £25 each

Standard £425 per year

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Reasons to Join

Networking and business development opportunities

Build connections with and receive up to date insight from leading international practitioners around the world.

Enhance your recognition and status

Build and maintain a public profile on My IBA to enhance your recognition, status and improve your visibility online.

Free webinars and conference discounts

The IBA organises and supports over 120 webinars and 50+ specialist conferences each year in major cities worldwide. Members can benefit from free webinar attendance and discounted fees to register for conferences.

Access the IBA directory

Gain access to IBA digital content and the IBA directory of members, and start networking with 80,000+ legal professionals around the world.

Develop expertise

Energise your practice with opportunities to discuss and debate key issues in the profession with experts and peers, and learn about the latest legal developments from a library of articles and papers written by leaders in their fields.

Digital content

Gain access to publications, committee updates, webcasts, podcasts, films and training sessions.

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Make the Most of Your Membership

Build your network with peers from around the world

Raise your professional profile by getting involved and sharing your knowledge

Deepen your expertise in your specific area of interest

Receive regular newsletters and updates on events and trends

Contribute articles to showcase your insights and thought leadership

Take on an active role—get involved in initiatives or even step into a leadership position as an Officer Explore IBA Committees and Get Involved

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Individual Membership

IBA Individual Membership

Membership of the IBA is open to all members of the legal profession, including attorneys, counsellors, solicitors, barristers, advocates, members of the judiciary, full-time professors, students of law, and everyone else who is versed in the law.

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Reasons to Join

Networking and business development opportunities

Enhance your recognition and status

Free webinars and conference discounts

Access the IBA directory

Develop expertise

Digital content

Watch member testimonials:

Make the Most of Your Membership

Become an IBA member and take part in our upcoming conferences and events

The future of ESG in a divided world: How is that affecting distributorships?

Investing in real estate in Africa

Exploring alternative dispute resolution mechanisms – latest updates

Other membership types