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Experienced practicing lawyer
You are a practising lawyer who has been called to a Canadian bar for four years or more. If you are practising in a province with a law society that recognizes part-time status and do not work full-time, you may be eligible for a reduced membership fee.
$630 + tax (full-time) or $345 + tax (part-time)
Benefits
Impact: Gain insight into the latest trends and receive timely updates on courts and governments to help you serve your clients. Shape the law and legal practice through advocacy, initiatives and submissions.
Community: Get involved in Sections and committees in your areas of practice and interest. Connect with colleagues at conferences, events and Section meetings.
Growth: Access live, local and on-demand PD programs targeted to your interests and practice areas. Enhance your profile by leading PD sessions, speaking at MBA events or offering your expertise for media calls.
Wellness: Be well and practice well through our lawyer wellness programs.
Value: Read the latest legal news and insights from the Manitoba Bar Association in Headnotes and Footnotes. Be listed and gain new business through the CBA Find a Lawyer directory.
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Early Career Lawyer
You are a practising lawyer who is in your first three years of call to a Canadian bar.
$316.50 + tax
Benefits
Value: Enjoy reduced CBA membership fees. Access discounts on personal services, business solutions and practice management resources.
Growth: Access complimentary and on-demand PD programs. Connect with a seasoned lawyer and get career advice through our mentorship program. Access career development resources, including our job board.
Community: Network with lawyers from Manitoba and across Canada. Be automatically enrolled in the Manitoba Bar Association or national Young Lawyers Section.
Impact: Volunteer on issues that matter with committees and Sections.
Wellness: Be well and practice well through our lawyer wellness programs.
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In-House Counsel
You are employed by a business enterprise, association, institution, not-for-profit organization, Crown corporation, municipal corporation, government, regulatory body or agency. Joining the CBA automatically enrolls you in the Canadian Corporate Counsel Association.
$630 + tax
Benefits
Growth: Learn with valuable PD programs targeted to your needs. Benefit from our mentorship program for in-house counsel. Access the world’s only certification program for in-house counsel.
Community: Network with in-house counsel from across Manitoba and Canada.
Impact: Volunteer on a committee or Sections to give a voice on issues that matter.
Wellness: Be well and practice well through our lawyer wellness programs.
Value: Enjoy membership in the Canadian Corporate Counsel Association.
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Articling Student
You are in the process of articling with a Canadian law firm, or you are enrolled in a bar admissions course to be admitted to your first Canadian Bar or Law Society.
$186 + tax
Benefits
Value: Enjoy reduced CBA membership fees.
Community: Network with lawyers from Manitoba and across Canada. Join the MBA or national Young Lawyers Section.
Growth: Access complimentary and on-demand PD programs to develop your skills and knowledge. Get insights and career advice through our mentorship program.
Impact: Volunteer on issues that matter with committees and Sections.
Wellness: Be well and practice well through our lawyer wellness programs.
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Law school student or NCA student
You are a student who has not been called to a Canadian bar, and who is enrolled at a recognized Canadian law school, a Canadian citizen studying at a recognized foreign law faculty, or a foreign-trained lawyer completing the NCA process.
$19.05 + tax
Benefits
Value: Enjoy reduced rate membership with the CBA.
Community: Network with lawyers from Manitoba and across Canada. Build your professional community before you graduate from law school. Be automatically enrolled in the Young Lawyers’ Section.
Growth: Access complimentary and on-demand PD programs to develop your skills and knowledge. Connect with a seasoned lawyer and get career advice through our mentorship program.
Impact: Work with other lawyers on issues that matter with committees and Sections.
Wellness: Be well and practice well through our lawyer wellness programs.
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Judge
You are a judge who has been called to a Canadian bar.
$630 + tax
Benefits
Growth: Access live, local and on-demand PD programs targeted to your interests. Get access to resources for judges, such as courtroom management and judgment tips. Lead PD sessions and speak at conferences and events.
Community: Network with other judges from across Canada. Be automatically enrolled in the Judges Section and enjoy programming delivered specifically for members of the bench. Join Under Reserve, our regular open discussion to build community with judges.
Wellness: Be well and practice well through our lawyer wellness programs.
Value: Access discounts on personal services, business solutions and practice management resources.
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Academic or researcher
You are an academic teaching at a Canadian law faculty and have a recognized Canadian law degree.
$630 + tax
Benefits
Growth: Access live, local and on-demand PD programs targeted to your interests.
Impact: Shape the law and legal practice through advocacy and submissions.
Community: Network with legal professionals from Manitoba and across Canada. Collaborate on important legal issues through committees and Sections.
Value: Enhance your profile by leading professional development sessions and speaking at MBA events.
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Non-practicing lawyer
You are a lawyer who is not actively engaged in the practice of law. You are eligible for this category if your law society or insurer recognizes your non-practising status.
$345 + tax
Benefits
Growth: Access live, local and on-demand PD programs targeted to your interests.
Impact: Shape the law and legal practice through advocacy and submissions.
Community: Network with legal professionals from Manitoba and across Canada. Collaborate on important legal issues through committees and Sections.
Value: Enjoy reduced membership fees.
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Retired lawyer
You are a lawyer or former judge, aged 60 years or more, who has been a member in good standing of a bar or law society for 20 years or more, and who has retired from active practice.
$373.50 + tax
Benefits
Growth: Lead professional development sessions and speak at MBA events.
Impact: Contribute your expertise to shape the law and the legal profession.
Community: Maintain your legal network in retirement and stay connected to the legal profession.
Value: Enjoy reduced membership fees.
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Full-time graduate student
You are completing full-time graduate legal studies at a recognized law school and qualify under the Scholar membership category.
$186 + tax
Benefits
Value: Enjoy reduced membership fees.
Growth: Access live, local and on-demand PD programs targeted to your interests. Lead professional development sessions and speak at MBA events.
Impact: Contribute your knowledge and expertise on important legal issues through committees, Sections and advocacy work.
Community: Connect with legal professionals from Manitoba and across Canada to network and gain insights for your research.
Wellness: Be well and practice well through our lawyer wellness programs.
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International lawyer
You are a lawyer or a judge who is a member in good standing of a bar or law society outside Canada and qualify under the Associate membership category.
$373.50 + tax
Benefits
Growth: Access live, local and on-demand PD programs targeted to your interests. Lead professional development sessions and speak at MBA events.
Impact: Work with fellow lawyers and contribute your expertise on important legal issues through committees, Sections and advocacy work.
Community: Make important connections and network with lawyers from Manitoba and across Canada. Share your international experience and expertise with legal professionals in Canada.
Wellness: Be well and practice well through our lawyer wellness programs.
CBA memberships expired on August 31, 2025. You can still renew today and continue to enjoy benefits. Please email or call us at 1-800-267-8860 with any questions.
