Interested in becoming a Member?
If you are interested in becoming a member, you will need to pay the membership fee to 31 August in advance. This will be refunded in full in the unlikely event that your application is rejected.
Please note our online payment system can only accept Visa or MasterCard (not American Express). Credit card payments cannot be accepted by telephone.
What are the member benefits?
Depending on your membership class there are different member benefits. Please click here to view the table of membership benefits.
How much does it cost to be a member?
The Society's membership year runs from 1 September to 31 August.
The membership renewal process commences on 1 July each year.
From 1 July 2025 the full year prices (inc GST) are:
- Individual ($308)
- Corporate Individual ($154) (only available to employees of current corporate subscribers) *
- Student ** ($49.50)
- Corporate Subscriber fee ($748)
* Click here for the full list of our current corporate subscribers
** Our student membership is available to undergraduate and graduate students, both full and part time.
For those joining between 1 March and 30 June there is a reduced subscription fee which covers the remainder of the membership year to 31 August. Those joining in July and August pay the full fee but are given membership to the end of the next membership year.
| Joining Date | Membership Fee |
| 1 September - 29 February | Full year fee |
| 1 March - 30 June | 50% of the full year fee |
| 1 July - 31 August | Full year fee (membership to 31 August of the next year) |
Am I eligible to join?
Yes, if you are interested and professionally involved in construction law. Members come from all sectors of the construction industry, for example, architects, engineers, surveyors, contractors, developers, solicitors, barristers, arbitrators and experts.
Can I participate in the activities of SoCLA before joining?
You are welcome to attend events and participate in other open events before deciding to join SoCLA – this is a great way to get insight into what we do and who we are before you decide to sign up. Attendance at SoCLA events as a non-member typically attracts an event fee of $49.50.
The Society has a policy to assist members who may be facing a temporary difficulty in paying all or some of the membership fee. The policy can be viewed here.
The Society's Parental and Carer's Leave policy can be viewed here.
Any questions or need any help?
If you have any questions or queries please do not hesitate to contact us(link sends email).