Why Become An Academy Fellow?
What is the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers?
The Academy (AAML) is a national organization of family law attorneys founded in 1962 in order “to encourage the study, improve the practice, elevate the standard, and advance the cause of matrimonial law, to the end that the welfare of the family and society be protected.” Currently, there are almost 1,600 Academy Fellows in 50 states.
Can Anyone Become a Fellow?
There are certain criteria for admission to the Academy. A prospective admittee must have practiced law for 10 years, with a 75% specialization in matrimonial law, have State family law certification, (where certification doesn’t exist, applicant must have completed 15 hours of continuing legal education in each of the previous 5 years before application), pass a written national examination, pass the examination and interview required by the Pennsylvania Board of Examiners, and have published articles and presented continuing legal education seminars.
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