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Association of Academic Support Educators
Membership in AASEAASE is the only professional organization for law school academic support educators, and membership connects you to a national community of professionals working in this field. AASE membership opens the door to shared resources, digital conference materials, collaboration opportunities, inter-institutional mentoring, and support for members’ scholarship. Members also receive discounted conference registration fees, and AASE keeps membership fees low so cost is not a barrier to participating in this dynamic community.
Individual Members
Institutional Members
Vendor Members
Benefits of MembershipMembership provides professional connection, practical tools, and ongoing support for academic support educators at every stage of their careers. Nationwide CollaborationConnect with members from around the country and build meaningful professional relationships within the academic support community. Conference SavingsReceive discounted registration rates for AASE conferences and access to conference handouts and materials from past presenters. Career ResourcesUse members-only career tools to post job openings or search listings for your next professional opportunity. Members-Only ResourcesAccess teaching resources, shared downloads, archived conference materials, and other tools that support your ongoing development. Mentoring OpportunitiesParticipate in mentor and mentee relationships that support professional growth and encourage inter-institutional connection. Community & DiscussionJoin a lively professional exchange with colleagues who share ideas, scholarship, strategies, and support. AASE Offers Three Membership CategoriesSelect the category that best fits your role or organization. Category 1
Individual MembershipDesigned for individuals currently or formerly employed at a law school in roles connected to academic support and related student support functions. Eligibility Requirements
Inclusivity and Exclusions
Category 2
Institutional MembershipDesigned for organizations and institutions that support academic support programs for law schools. Eligible Institutions
Who This Category ServesThis option is appropriate for institutions seeking to support the work of academic support educators and participate in the broader AASE community. Ethical GuidelinesInstitutions must adhere to AASE’s conflict of interest policies and disclose potential conflicts related to their products or services. Institutions offering products or services that conflict with AASE’s mission may be denied membership. Category 3
Vendor MembershipFor companies or organizations providing products or services that directly or indirectly support academic support educators or law students. Examples Include
Ethical GuidelinesVendors must adhere to AASE’s conflict of interest policies and disclose potential conflicts related to their products or services. Vendors offering products or services that conflict with AASE’s mission may be denied membership. Membership Terms, Fees, and PaymentIndividual Membership TermAASE Membership Terms run from July 1 to June 30 each year. Membership benefits last through the end of the membership term and expire on June 30, regardless of when dues were paid.
If you need to apply for a membership fee waiver for the membership year, please contact the AASE Treasurer at treasurer@aaselaw.org. Individual Member DuesAnnual dues for Individual Members are: $75
Early payment discount: Payments made between July 1 and August 1 receive a $25 discount, for a full membership at $50. A promotional code is released in June of each year and must be used at checkout to apply the discount. Vendor & Institutional Membership Term and LevelsCoverage is 12 months rolling from the earlier of executed MOU or payment. Agreements need to be in place before the end of the calendar year to ensure participation in the annual conference.
Vendor Levels
Gold Vendor is $15,000. Platinum Vendor is $20,000.
Institutional Levels
Gold Institutional is $25,000 and comes with 1 subsidiary at the corresponding vendor level. Platinum Institutional is $35,000 and comes with 2 subsidiaries at the corresponding vendor level. Questions and Next StepsFor more details, reach out to the President at President@AASELaw.org to start the process and conversation. This is time intensive and requires multiple months and engagement. Acceptance is not guaranteed. Becoming a MemberHow to Apply
Additional InformationMembers enjoy access to the members-only section of the website, which includes teaching resources, handouts from presenters at past conferences, and discussion opportunities. We encourage Academic Support Professionals to get involved beyond membership by joining one of our committees. Membership fees are intentionally kept low so more professionals can participate in this exciting opportunity to develop and grow. Questions? Please contact the AASE Secretary at membership@aaselaw.org. What Our Members SayAASE membership is grounded in connection, generosity, and the shared work of supporting law students and one another. 
Membership in AASE is so much more than an impressive professional affiliation to add to your CV, though it does qualify as such. For many years Academic and Bar Support professionals gathered under the auspices of the Law School Admission Council, and when those meetings were no longer possible, ASPers — true to form — created a new way to come together. So AASE grew from a genuine desire to spend time together, to share ideas, and to support one another as we support our students and schools. AASE stood for togetherness, and it still does; it is a safe harbor in which we can pause, rest, and revive, adding some new improvements to our vessels before heading back out to the often-churning sea of our vital work. I am so grateful for my AASE family and the sincere friendships we built and continue to build there...and sure, it's a nice addition to our CVs, too. 
Whether you have been directing an ASP Program for decades or are brand new to the field, membership in AASE is a must. Joining AASE gives you access to ASP Professionals from across the country who are very generous with their time and expertise. As for our annual conference, it is designed to ensure that every attendee heads home with multiple ideas that they can implement immediately. I can’t imagine working in the ASP field and not being a member of AASE. Why This Model ExistsAASE membership is structured to support individuals, institutions, and vendors in ways that align with the organization’s mission. Individual membership keeps access open and affordable for academic support professionals, while Vendor and Institutional memberships are designed as year-round relationships that support broader programming, collaboration, and organizational sustainability. |
William S. Boyd School of Law Director of Academic Success Program
president@aaselaw.org or nachman.gutowski@unlv.edu
(702) 895-2759
Suffolk University Law School Associate Professor of Academic Support
(617) 573-8211
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