Membership Benefits

Membership Benefits

Join the Maryland Association for Justice (MAJ) and empower your legal career with exclusive resources and support. As a member, you gain access to cutting-edge professional development opportunities, a vast network of experienced trial attorneys, and powerful resources designed to enhance your practice. Whether you want to stay ahead of critical legal issues, connect with peers who share your commitment to justice, or influence civil policy in Annapolis, MAJ provides the platform to elevate your work and achieve your goals.  

Discover the strength of a community that is as passionate about justice as you are and leverage the collective knowledge and expertise of your peers to advance your success. MAJ offers the following member benefits: 

Professional Development

Continuing Legal Education

Access a range of popular educational programs designed to keep you updated on the latest developments in your field. Need CLE credits in a pinch? MAJ has a wide selection of On-Demand CLE content as well. MAJ provides CLE credits for Virginia, West Virginia and Pennsylvania.

List Servers

Engage in email forums that offer immediate access to the expertise and experience of hundreds of fellow members. Whether you need assistance locating an expert witness, problem-solving around barriers in discovery, insights into appearing before a new judge, or a forum to discuss landmark decisions, the List Servers are there to support you. 

Practice-Specific Sections

Participate in focused networking, education, and discussions within one of MAJ’s 11 specialized sections. Each section includes a private list server for targeted communication.

Committees

Contribute to shaping the direction of the association while networking with fellow members. MAJ’s committees influence a range of directives including legislative priorities, future educational programs, and MAJ’s quarterly journal, Trial Reporter. 

Trial Reporter

MAJ’s quarterly law journal highlights timely legal topics and provides essential information for your practice. Members regularly write, edit, and advertise in this publication that reaches over 1,200 MAJ members, 300 judges, 50 law libraries and a variety of additional audiences. 

Legal Resources

Case Research/References

Access over 10 million documents, including Document and Deposition Banks and a Defense Expert Database (DED), to prepare for your next case. 

Expert/Legal Services

Use our web-based index of local and national experts and legal services to enhance your practice. 

MyMAJ

Access all member benefits and services, including event registration, calendars, archives, documents banks, and more through MAJ’s member portal, MyMAJ. 

Member Directory

Find and connect with fellow members through our up-to-date, searchable online Membership Directory. 

Expert Depositions

MAJ members can search and purchase over 700,000+ expert depositions instantly (Search Now). For full access to all expert depositions and data, Upgrade to TrialSmith. Contribute your expert depositions to earn cash or credit.

Advocacy

Legislative Advocacy

Our legislative committee, Legislative Leaders Circle, and lobbyists work diligently to represent you and your clients’ interests in Annapolis. Each session, MAJ representatives track and influence legislation, meet with legislators, testify, and advocate for the protection of the Maryland civil justice system.  

Communications/Public Information

MAJ is committed to providing you with timely updates on political and legal issues that impact you and your clients. 

Public Outreach

Through the MAJ Foundation, members can support and volunteer for projects that educate families on critical safety issues and assist those in need. 

Professional Growth

Career Center

Members can list job openings within their firms, reach qualified candidates, and explore new career opportunities. 

Networking

Join a vibrant community of professionals willing and eager to share their ideas, experiences, and connections. 

Mentorship Program

New attorneys are paired with seasoned professionals who provide guidance and advice on building a successful legal career.

Meeting Space

Need a place to convene in Columbia for client meetings, depositions, or other business? MAJ’s conference room and classroom space are available to members at no cost to use, subject to availability.  

To request meeting space in the MAJ office, please complete this request form and agree to Meeting Space Guidelines. A member using the MAJ office must have a signed agreement on file a week prior to registration. MAJ staff will contact you within 3 business days to notify you if the request can be accommodated.