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Membership of the Association is open to any solicitor - prosecution or defence - and to court clerks, qualified or trainee - involved with, or interested in, the practice of criminal law. Subscriptions are kept to an absolute minimum to encourage the widest possible representation. About the CLSA >>

Membership Levels

Membership is on an individual basis and there are currently 2 levels of membership

Full Membership is open to any enrolled and practising solicitor of the Supreme Court involved with, or interested in the practice of criminal law – prosecution or defence.  Full membership is on an individual basis

Associate Membership is open to any person, in the permanent employment of a firm of solicitors and engaged in or interested in the practice of criminal law.  Applicants must be proposed and seconded by at least two full members of the Association.  Associate members are entitled to attend all general meetings of the Association but are not entitled to vote.  Associate membership is on an individual basis.

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Application Forms

Full membership application form

Associate membership application form