Overview of Membership Types

Below is a quick guide to each type of ACLM membership to assist you in finding the right category to apply for.

Once you identify the most relevant category, make sure to read the detailed requirements here before applying.

Fellow (FACLM)

Fellow is the highest level of membership that can be applied for. Applicants must first become Associate members, while they complete the outstanding requirements of Fellowship. Fellowship is only available to doctors or dentists.

Member (MACLM)

Member is available for doctors and dentists who attain a lower level of legal or forensic qualification than Fellows, and/or fewer years of experience.

Associate

Associate membership is for doctors or dentists working towards Fellow or Member. Associates are normally enrolled in a legal or forensic qualification, or have completed this and are working to finish remaining requirements of Fellow or Member.

Associate membership is also available for doctors or dentists whose practice is within legal or forensic medicine, even if they do not wish to aim for a higher level of membership.

Medical or Dental Affiliate

Medical/Dental Affiliate membership is for doctors or dentists who are not eligible for Associate membership, but have attended at least one of ACLM's short courses prior to application.

Affiliate

Affiliate membership is for lawyers, and for registered health practitioners who have formal legal training, such as nurses and allied health professionals.

Auxiliary

Auxiliary membership is for registered doctors, dentists, nurses, and allied health practitioners who are employed or professionally involved in legal or forensic medicine and related fields, but who are not eligible for Associate or Affiliate membership.