The Association currently has approximately 700 members from a wide range of professions. Members are entitled to atend all lectures, seminars, workshops, conferences and the like that the Association organises, to enrol in the correspondence courses, to receive the Association's Handbook and other publications, among which the newsletter Arbitrarily Speaking. They may use the George Quail Library and rely on the Association for advice and guidance in the conduct of arbitration and ADR procedures.
Fellows are eligible for appointment as arbitrator.
On their request, the Secretariat will administer their arbitrations, including sending and receiving notices, booking a hearing venue, organising recording and transcription of proceedings, holding fee deposits. Membership denotes an interest in and support of arbitration but, except in case of Fellows, does not necessarily mean that the member concerned is qualified to act as arbitrator. Associates form a general class of membership. To qualify, applicants must satisfactorily complete the Association's Certificate Course, or possess a tertiarty level or comparable educational qualification approved by the Association. Fellows are Associates in possession of the Association's Higher Diploma or who have an exceptional knowledge of and experience in arbitration and related fields.