Become a Member
Download Membership Form:

Click here to download the PDF form.

Membership Eligibility:

All applicants must meet the requirements set forth below to be eligible to become members of the
Bay Area Association of Muslim Lawyers ("BAAML").  To become eligible for membership, all
members must:

  1. be a lawyer admitted to practice in a state or federal court in California who lives or works in
    the greater Bay Area. ; or
  2. be a lawyer, not admitted, with a J.D., L.L.M., L.L.B, or a foreign law degree, who lives or works
    in the greater Bay Area; or
  3. be a law student attending law school in the greater Bay Area; And
  4. Pay the annual membership dues as set by the Board of Directors of BAAML; And
  5. be committed to supporting the purposes of BAAML as follows:
  1. To improve and enhance the legal profession, within the meaning of § 501(c)(6) of the
    Internal Revenue Code, through serving the educational and professional needs of
    Muslim lawyers, legal professionals, and law students;
  2. To serve as a legal resource for Muslim communities and others in our society; and
  3. To educate and advocate for Muslims and other people regarding their constitutional,
    civil, and human rights.

Membership Dues:

BAAML dues are not tax-deductible as a charitable organization.  All dues must be paid annually to
continue your membership status.
Membership Dues Schedule
Amount
Attorneys in their first 5 years of practice
$50
Attorneys with more than 5 years of practice
$75
Government Employee/Public Interest Attorney
$40
Member of the Bench/Retired/Inactive with the California State Bar
$35
Law Student
$20