Membership Information

The International Academy of Collaborative Professionals (IACP) is a global resource for learning about and promoting Collaborative Practice. Membership in IACP is open to anyone. While most members are legal, mental health or financial professionals, we also welcome members who are not in these fields to join IACP in order to support the vision of the Collaborative Practice movement.


GLOBAL IMPACT: A local and global voice for change


By joining IACP, you’ll become part of the greater good. You will connect with other Collaborative Professionals with whom you can exchange best practices and create positive change. Within the framework of this community, you will get the support you need to reach your full potential as a Collaborative Practitioner; you will be part of something bigger as together we change the way in which conflict is resolved throughout the world.


For more information, review the Detailed Benefits below to learn about our member types and annual dues rates (click on the + sign for all details).  Each section has its tailored member application. Please email our Senior Membership Manager if you have additional questions.


Detailed Benefits

Click on a level below to view a detailed description of what's included.



  • Individual: $209/year

    • Public Profile in the Find a Professional directory
    • Access to professional resources in the Member Portal
    • Access to the IACP Community for online dialogue with fellow Practitioners
    • Webinars: 12 hours of continuing education per year
    • Seminars: Reduced price opportunities for deeper learning with internationally recognized Collaborative professionals
    • Exclusive use of the IACP "C" mark to signify your affiliation with IACP
    • ... and much more!
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  • Student: $75/year

    • Public profile in the Professional Direcotry with "Student" designation
    • All benefits of Individual Membership

    Requirements: Current registration in an educational program that will lead to entitlement to practice as a professional in one of the CP fields.

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  • Emeritus: $75/year

    • Public profile in the Professional Directory with "No longer practicing" designation
    • All benefits of Individual Membership
    • Must have been an IACP member prior to retirement
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  • Whole Group Individual: $145/year per person

    This preferential rate is provided to individuals when their Practice Group commits to all of its members joining IACP. When groups elect Whole Group status, their members benefit from being included in the worldwide community of Collaborative Professionals. 


    The Whole Group Individual member will have the same access as an Individual member. 


    IACP can facilitate a bulk payment for the Practice Group to pay for all members of the Practice Group at one time. 


    If your Practice Group would like to become a Whole Group, complete the Whole Group Initial Enrollment form (button below).  


    If you are a member of an existing Whole Group organization and need to renew click here to request your personalized renewal link. 

     

    If you are an administrator of an existing Whole Group, click here to submit your annual renewal form. 

    Contact the IACP Membership Manager for additional questions. 

    Whole Group Initial Enrollment

  • Global Partner: $800/year

    • Organization's logo and linked website is listed with other Global Partners on IACP website
    • Access to IACP's Member Portal and Community discussion for one individual in the Practice Group
    • Invitation to quarterly meeting with IACP President and Executive Director
    • Distribution of organization's news/announcements through IACP's communication channels

    Requirements: see Global Partner application

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is included in my IACP membership?

    What IACP provides its members:  

    • Complimentary continuing education webinars (up to 12 a year)

    • Collaborative Practice professional profile on the IACP website (Find a Professional), for world-wide referrals

    • Full access to recorded webinars, marketing materials and other resources for skill development 

    • Access to member-only virtual networking meetings, 3-4 yearly (such as Collaborative Club and Conversation Times)

    • Discounted registration for IACP seminars, Forum, and selected events with partners

    • Engage in discussion forum with other members through the Member Portal

    • Access to the Collaborative Review

    • Ability to submit events and blog posts for dissemination on the IACP website 



    What you will gain from IACP Membership: 

    • An expanded network and increased expertise through committee participation and leadership opportunities. 

    • The public esteem from being aligned with a global organization promoting the standards for Collaborative Practice. 

    • Better insight into international perspectives of dispute resolution from engaging with like-minded professionals from around the globe. 



  • What is required to join the IACP?

    Any student, practitioner or retired practitioner may join IACP’s global network by selecting the appropriate membership level (read more about what's included in each level in the section above). 


    Local and regional practice groups may have specific requirements to join their practice groups which are regulated by individual groups.

  • I am ready to renew my Membership. How do I do that?

    Thank you! 


    Renewal reminders are sent to the email address associated with your membership in the weeks leading up to your renewal date. 


    However, if you have not received your email, or your membership has lapsed, please enter your email below to request your personalized renewal link.


    If you have any questions, contact the IACP Membership Manager. 

    Request Renewal Form

  • What is Whole Group membership? Who is eligible?

    Many Collaborative Practice groups have made the choice to require all their members to be members of IACP. When groups elect Whole Group status, their members benefit from being included in the worldwide community of Collaborative Professionals. 


    Individuals who are part of practice group with Whole Group status are entitled to a discount on their IACP membership and pay the reduced rate of $145. 


    For more information, please speak to your Practice Group leader or send an email to the IACP Membership Manager. 

  • How can my Practice Group become a Whole Group?

    To begin the process of becoming a Whole Group, click on the button below for the application form. 


    For more information you can contact the IACP Membership Manager. 

    Whole Group Initial Enrollment

  • I am a Whole Group Administrator. How do I verify the members of my Practice Group?

    Each year, IACP asks that administrators of Whole Group member organizations to submit a verification form listing its current members. This will enable the IACP Membership Department to provide the discounted rate of $145 to the appropriate individuals. 


    Please click on the button to access the form. 

    Whole Group Member Verification

  • Can a group be both a Whole Group and a Global Partner?

    Yes, if a Whole Group wants to participate more actively in working together with allies around the globe to expand the availability of CP, it is welcome to also become a Global Partner!