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Fellowship Levels
$240 or more
The General Fellowship level is for working lawyers interested in promoting access and equity throughout the local justice system.
$120 or more
This Fellowship option is for the general public, attorneys working for non-profit organizations or public service, retired legal professionals, and young lawyers getting started in the industry (first 5 years of practice).
$150 or more*
The Judicial Fellowship is for a full-time federal or state judge, magistrate, commissioner, administrative law judge, or hearing officer.
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*Louisiana Supreme Court clarified in 2015, the LBF Judicial Fellow dues may be paid through a judge’s judicial expense fund. If you have questions regarding your dues payment, please contact us at 504-561-1046.
For more information on membership call 504-561-1046.
Together, we can make Louisiana’s justice system more equitable, accessible, and fair.
We provide funding to over 70 non-profit organizations to give marginalized communities the assistance they need and deserve.
LBF Fellows are critical for increasing access to civil legal aid, legal education, and legal awareness throughout the state.
Our Fellows serve as ambassadors to the community and support the continued delivery of our grants and programs. That’s only part of what membership offers.
As an LBF Fellow, you can:
- Join a professional network of 1000+ Louisiana-based paralegals, lawyers, magistrates, and judges.
- Attend exclusive industry events, including mid-year and annual Fellows luncheons ($100 value!)
- Participate in annual nominations for Louisiana’s distinguished jurist, attorney, and professor awards.
- Gain new professional skills via free continuing legal education (CLE) credits worth up to $400.
- Become eligible to participate in LBF committees and hold important leadership positions within the group.