Membership 2026
The legal profession is in constant motion.
OBA helps you stay ahead.Your practice isn’t slowing down. A CBA membership helps you keep pace with professional development, trusted resources, meaningful connections and support throughout your career.
Your CBA membership is built for how you practice
Select your pathway to see how a membership can support your work.
Career Starters
The tools, support, and connections that you need at the start of your career.
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Mentorship opportunities, practical PD, and access to exclusive job boards.
Solo and Small Firms
Tools, savings, and support built for your practice.
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Get affordable and flexible PD, practice management resources, peer connection, and supplier savings.
Firm Lawyers
Connections and critical development that helps you stay ahead.
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Cross-disciplinary CPD, Canada-wide networking, and recognition programs to help you stand out.
In-House Lawyers
Specialized professional development without the budget battle.
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Fully customized PD, CIC.C, expanded peer networking, and specialized learning that fits your role.
Public Sector
Relevant and affordable professional development to help you serve Canadians.
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Affordable PD on public law, relevant Public Sector Section development, and advocacy on policy issues that strengthen the system.
Judges
Connections, community, and advocacy that support judicial independence.
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Connect with a community of judges and gain support for judicial independence through advocacy initiatives.
More ways we can help you stay ahead
Stay Ahead
Keep your knowledge current with continuing legal education
- 21 hours of CPD/CLE access with the Skilled Lawyers Series
- On-demand learning that fits around your schedule
- Emerging AI topics for legal professionals
Stay Connected
Build your career with the right professional relationships
- Access to CBA Sections to stay current and connected
- Advocacy opportunities
- Mentorship opportunities at the early stages of your career
- Networking with like-minded professionals
Stay Supported
Get the tools and resources to support your practice
- Career development tools and job board access
- Practice management resources and legal insights
- Wellness programs that support long-term sustainability
Join a community of legal professionals across Canada
Start now to stay ahead all year.
Join or renew to access full membership benefits.
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Learning that fits your schedule
Get fully on-demand programming.
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Frictionless billing
Set it once and stay focused.
Pre-authorized payments (monthly or annual) mean no invoices, no interruptions, and no gaps in access. -
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Opportunities from your network
Share the value and get rewarded.
Refer a colleague and you both receive 15% off the 2026 Series.