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What We Do

The J.L. Turner Legal Association (JLTLA) is dedicated to advancing Black legal excellence and uplifting our community. Our key initiatives include:

Supporting the Foundation Scholarship Committee, awarding thousands of dollars annually to deserving law students.
Mentoring African-American law students and pre-law students, fostering the next generation of legal leaders.
Hosting pro bono legal clinics and leading impactful volunteer efforts throughout the Dallas community.
Keeping our members informed of pressing legal issues through our Public Policy Committee.
Highlighting and promoting Black attorneys and legal professionals to the broader community.
Maintaining a searchable online directory of African-American attorneys in Dallas, accessible worldwide.
Serving as a key point of contact for legal organizations seeking to connect with Black attorneys in the region.
Fostering community among Black attorneys through events, networking, and meaningful connections.
Celebrating excellence at our signature annual event—the L.A. Bedford Awards Luncheon.

Member Benefits

By becoming a JLTLA member, you gain access to:

Timely email updates on legal and community news
Inclusion in the JLTLA Member Directory (for attorneys)
Discounted Dallas Bar Association membership dues
Invitations to exclusive CLEs, programs, and events
A voice in our monthly meetings and association business
Affiliate membership with the National Bar Association

Membership FAQ

Who Qualifies for Membership?

1. Attorneys licensed to practice law in any state within the United States may join JLTLA for $75 per year.
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2. Law students currently enrolled in any law school in any state within the United States may join JLTLA for FREE.

3. Paralegals and legal assistants can join JLTLA for $30 per year. Paralegal students may join for $10 per year.

JLTLA’s fiscal year runs from November 1 to October 31. To be considered a 2025 Dues-Paid Member, your dues must be paid by October 31, 2025.

🗓️ The current fiscal year is November 1, 2024 – October 31, 2025.

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WEBSITE LEGAL DISCLAIMER: J.L. Turner Legal Association (“JLTLA”) is not a law firm. JLTLA is the African-American Bar Association of Dallas, Texas. JLTLA Does not provide any legal services. JLTLA does not represent individuals, groups, or corporations in legal matters. If you need assistance with a pending legal matter, you will have to seek legal representation from an attorney in whatever state that you might live in. JLTLA cannot be retained as your attorney under any circumstances, and will not represent you in any legal matter.

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