BECOMING AN AAML MEMBER
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What it takes to be a member
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RECOGNITION: Be recognized by the bench and bar in his or her jurisdiction as an expert practitioner in matrimonial law.
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YEARS OF PRACTICE: Admitted to the bar 10 years, 75% percent specialized in matrimonial law, but subject to exception in certain geographic areas and other exceptional circumstances.
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EDUCATION: Have state family law certification if it exists. Where it doesn't exist, must have completed 15 hours of continuing legal education in each of previous five years.
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EXAMINATION: Pass oral or written examination on wide-ranging issues pertaining to matrimonial and family law.
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INTERVIEW: Be interviewed by a state board of examiners as well as be passed upon by other matrimonial law practitioners in the state.
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ASPIRE: Aspire to the ethical standards set forth in the "Bounds of Advocacy" as well as state bar rules of professional conduct.
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CONTRIBUTE: Demonstrate involvement in study or improvement of matrimonial law, such as publishing articles or continuing education presentations.
How to apply to become a member
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Request application or inquire at www.aaml.org
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AAML will send out a letter to applicant with information and further instructions for the application process
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If AAML confirm the applicant meets the Standards of Admission, then an Application is sent
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Once the Application and associated fees are received and processed, applicant will be notified of the next available testing date
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Applicant will further be contacted by a representative of the state or local chapter of the Academy to schedule a personal interview at an appropirate time in the application process.