Become a Member
Membership Policy
Jenkins Law Library’s membership runs on a calendar year. Dues are non-refundable and membership may not be shared or transferred to another individual. Law firms are required to join at the 100% level. Participation at the 100% level means that membership dues are paid for every attorney in the firm. The membership fee structure is based on the premise that research performed by one attorney in a firm benefits the entire organization.
Jenkins Membership Cards are permanent cards and are not reissued annually or when changing firms. Report lost or stolen cards immediately: a $10 fee will be charged for a replacement.
2012 Membership Levels and Rates
| Level | Description | Rate / How to Apply |
|---|---|---|
| Local | Your practice or office is located within Philadelphia. |
$165 per attorney Download the Local Membership Application form |
| Regional | Your practice or office is located within 50 miles of Philadelphia. |
$165 each for first 4 attorneys; $140 for each additional attorney Download the Regional Membership Application form |
| Remote | Your practice or office is located more than 50 miles from Philadelphia. |
$125 each for first 4 attorneys; $675 flat annual rate for firms with 5+ attorneys Download the Remote Membership Application form |
| Retired Attorney | You must be listed as Retired on the Pennsylvania Disciplinary Board website. | Contact Jenkins' Membership Department. |
| Satellite Office | Available for satellite offices of Philadelphia law firms who are members of Jenkins. | Contact Jenkins' Membership Department. |
| County Law Library | You are a librarian at a county law library. | Contact Jenkins' Membership Department. |
| Public Agency or Nonprofit Organization | Letter of verification required to subscribe at this rate. | Contact Jenkins' Membership Department. |
| Student | You must produce a valid law school or paralegal student ID. No borrowing privileges, though fee-service discounts still apply. |
Law school: $25; Paralegal: $20; Other: $20 Download the Student Membership Application form |
| Individual Member | You are not an attorney or work for a legal organization. | Contact Jenkins' Membership Department. |
| Daily User |
Non-attorneys may use the resources at Jenkins on a per-day basis. Computer usage is limited to one-hour per day. Note: Attorneys and other members of a firm (law clerks, paralegals, secretaries, etc.) that do not subscribe to the membership program are unable to use the library on a daily basis. |
$5 per day |