Who Can Join NAELA?
- Membership in the Academy is open to attorneys and all those who possess a juris doctorate or equivalent degree and are licensed or authorized to practice law under the jurisdiction of any country.
- The attorney renders legal services for the benefit of the elderly or is in an endeavor which encompasses the legal needs of the elderly.
- The attorney has an understanding of the aging process and a sensitivity to the needs of the elderly.
- The attorney is committed to the highest standards of ethics in representing the needs or promoting the welfare of the elderly.
- The attorney has a knowledge of the aging network and those services available through other agencies which benefit the elderly, or wishes to gain such knowledge.
- The attorney has a commitment to positive involvement in the work of the Academy and its purposes.
Full-time students at an accredited law school may join NAELA at a reduced membership rate.
To join, please fill out the online membership application form.
