Fellow Levels
Those who are 36 years old or younger, or within 5 years of first bar admission and contribute $10 a month or $120 per year.*
Those who contribute $100 to $999 payable in full.*
Those who contribute or pledge $1,000 to $1,999 payable in full or pledged in monthly, quarterly or annual payments over five years.*
A special component of the Bar Foundation Fellows program is that contributors can earn at least 25% credit towards a Fellows level by participating in certain Bar Foundation sponsored events, such as the Missouri High School Mock Trial Competition, Motion for Kids, and others.
Events eligible for Participation Credit will be clearly labeled, and participation in the event will count as a $100 towards achieving the next Fellows level, subject to certain limitations.
Those who contribute $2,000 to $4,999, payable in full or pledged in monthly, quarterly or annual payments over five years.*
Those who contribute $5,000 or more, payable in full or pledged in payments quarterly or annually over five years.*
Those who contribute $10,000 or more, payable in full or pledged in payments quarterly or annually over five years.*
*Those Fellows who continue to give and/or increase their contributions to the requirements of the next highest level will be categorized at the higher level upon that occasion.
An in-house law department that contributes $5,000 or more.
A law firm that contributes $5,000 or more.