You may be eligible to claim a reduced membership subscription for 2026 if you are not retired and have:
- an income less than £32,691 for the 12 months ended 31 December 2025, or
- started or expect to start parental leave in 2025 or 2026, or
- are receiving UK means tested benefits
How to claim
Complete the relevant form for your membership class based on where you are resident as of 1 January 2026:
United Kingdom/Republic of Ireland
- Fellow, Chartered or Legal member
- Associate, Legal Associate or Licentiate member
- Affiliate or Student member
Outside United Kingdom/Republic of Ireland
Affiliate and student members overseas are currently charged the lowest rate available to members with a concession and therefore no reductions are available to affiliate or student members overseas.
If you pay by Direct Debit and wish to discuss a concession please contact the Membership team. To set up a Direct Debit please click here.
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Income before taxes from all sources during the 12 months ended December 2025 is less than: |
Parental leave (2) |
In receipt of means test benefits as at 1 January 2026 (3) - UK only |
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Membership class |
£12,127 |
£24,423 |
£32,691
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Fellow
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UK/ROI (1)
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£78 |
£234
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£312 |
£78 |
£78 |
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Non UK/ROI
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£78 |
£152
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£202 |
£78 |
NA |
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Associate Legal Associate Licentiate (4) |
UK/ROI (1)
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£78 |
£118
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£157 |
£78 |
£78 |
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Non UK/ROI
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£78 |
£78 |
£102
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£78 |
NA |
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Affiliate |
UK/ROI (1)
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£78 |
£78 |
£94 |
£78 |
£78 |
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1. UK/ROI: rates apply to members resident within the United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands
2. Parental leave: applies if you are a parent and are taking leave as a primary carer in in 2025 or 2026 but cannot be claimed for the same pregnancy or adoption twice.
3. UK means test benefits: include Income Support, Jobseekers Allowance, Employment Support, Pension Credit, Universal Credit and Housing Benefit.
4. Licentiate members: only full paying Licentiates, i.e. those paying the £196 or £128 rate, are eligible to apply for a reduced subscription fee.
Financial hardship
If you are experiencing financial hardship and would like further advice please contact the Membership team.