If you were recently admitted in Arizona, licensed as a legal paraprofessional, or registered as an in-house counsel, welcome to Arizona's legal community! You can expect your bar card within two weeks of admission.
Based on feedback from our newest members, here are some quick tips to get you started.
Critical Dates
While the State Bar will send you electronic reminders about compliance deadlines - Annual Membership Fee payment and MCLE Affidavit filing, we recommend you calendar them. The compliance deadline dates are set by court rule and remain the same each year.
| February 1 | Annual Membership Fees Due |
| June 12 - 14, 2024 | Annual Convention, Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass, Chandler |
| June 30 | Deadline for Completing MCLE Educational Year Requirements |
| July 1 | MCLE Educational Year Begins |
| July 7-10, 2024 | CLE by the Sea, Coronado Island Resort & Spa |
| September 15 | MCLE Affidavits Due |
| December | Annual Membership Fees Statement available for online filing |
Welcome Orientation
New members, affiliate members and registered in-house counsel are invited to attend a Welcome Orientation. Currently, the orientation sessions are being held via Zoom. An invitation will be emailed to you approximately six weeks prior to the program.
The orientation includes an overview of the State Bar's programs and services, how to find answers to your questions on ethics, an explanation of the lawyer regulation system and MCLE requirements, and an introduction to professionalism
For more information contact Fabiola Perez at 602.340.7293 or Fabiola.Perez@staff.azbar.org.
Member Services
With a commitment of respect and service, the State Bar of Arizona's Member Services division is Arizona's leader in providing the legal community and the public with access to resources, education, and networks of professionals.
You can download the Member Services Guide for future reference.
Free Section Membership
New members, including Legal Paraprofessionals, and registered in-house counsel are entitled to one year of FREE membership in a section during your first year of admission. Section membership is for a calendar year and dues are not prorated. In you are admitted late in the calendar year, to get the most out of this benefit register in late December so that your membership begins on January 1.
For questions and to register, please contact Betty Flores at Betty.Flores@staff.azbar.org.
Free Help For Starting or Managing Your Practice
Need help starting a new practice? Looking for advice about how to manage your existing practice? Contact Practice 2.0, the Bar’s free, confidential practice management program for assistance. Call us at 602.340.7332.