International Initiatives


Dues for International Members

 

Meeting Travel Support

 

Founded in the United States over 45 years ago, the Association has attracted people from all over the world. Over one quarter of the members and almost a third of the people recently elected to the Association's Board of Trustees come from outside the United States. Many scholars from outside the United States regularly attend our annual meetings. The Law and Society Association annual meetings provide a forum for scholars from many counties, and include regularly scheduled meetings outside the United States. At the annual meetings, a significant number of panels and roundtables deal with international and comparative topics.            


International Membership Information

The LSA membership drive seeks to reach people in all countries. Membership dues are set by income level in a scale based on U.S. dollars (conversion from other currencies may be required) and apply to all members.  However, a membership for those from low-middle income economies, classified the World Bank, a "Special International Membership" category is also offered. Eligible international scholars may join the Association paying a reduced annual membership fee. Member privileges in the special international membership category are identical to those of all other members (e.g. they include voting rights, current Newsletter, reduced meeting registration fees, etc.) with one exception: they will not receive hard copies of the Law & Society Review, but instead will have free online access to the Review through the Wiley-Blackwell Publishers' site. Members in countries of low and middle income economies who wish to receive a hard copy of the Review may do so by paying regular dues based on annual income.

For a complete list of countries classified by income levels and to find out whether the international membership terms apply to you, please check here.

To join LSA or to renew your membership, use the “Join or Renew as a Member” link on the homepage site guide (left column) or click here.


Meeting Travel Support

Members of the Association are encouraged to contribute to a fund to support attendance of international participants at Annual Meetings.


International Members are encouraged to contact the chair of the International Activities Committee for information on current international initiatives.