Attorney

Exam

State exam

Education

Degree

Experience

None

Background check

None

"Any person admitted to the Bar who practices law in American Samoa and who is not an honorary member shall be an active member of the Bar Association. Only active members may practice law or vote in Bar Association meetings." Article I, Section 1, Bylaws of the American Samoa Bar Association. Membership dues are $75.00 per year for active members. "Any person admitted to the Bar who is not a judge and who does not practice law in American Samoa may be an inactive member." Article III section I CONSTITUTION OF THE AMERICAN SAMOA BAR ASSOCIATION . The dues for inactive members of the association are $35.00 per year. Judges and distinguished non-resident lawyers may be elected honorary members. No dues are assessed against Honorary Members. See Article II Section I CONSTITUTION OF THE AMERICAN SAMOA BAR ASSOCIATION . Members must postmark or deliver their dues no later than January 1 of each year in order to avoid a late fee of $25.00. Members must pay all dues and late fees no later than March 1 of each year or they are in jeopardy of losing their license to practice in the territory.