Join the FLBA

In accordance with our constitution, full membership of the Association is open to the following barristers:

• those in independent practice in England and Wales;
• those employed in a firm of solicitors in England and Wales;
• those employed in the Government Legal Service or for a Local Authority in England and Wales;
• those working in academia in England and Wales;
• or any other Barrister approved by the Committee.

Student membership is also available; however, there are restrictions on voting and election rights. In addition, students may not be able to attend FLBA events.

Associate membership of the Association shall be available to the following categories of barrister:-

• those who are retired;
• those who are taking a career break; or
• any other Barrister approved by the Committee.

Membership of the Association is open to all barristers who specialise in or have an interest in family law of any description.

Student membership is open to undergraduate and postgraduate students who have an interest in family law.

All practising family law barristers are encouraged to join the FLBA, and as a member you receive the following benefits: