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The Judicial Division (JD) has almost 4,000 members, including federal, state and local trial, appellate, the administrative judiciary and lawyers. JD membership includes affiliation to one of the six constituent conferences based on court jurisdiction and specialization. Conferences include Appellate Judges Conference, National Conference of the Administrative Law Judiciary, National Conference o

f Federal Trial Judges, National Conference of Specialized Court Judges, National Conference of State Trial Judges, and Lawyers Conference. The posts (and any corresponding materials) and views on this page have not been approved by the ABA, Judicial Division, or their staff or governing bodies.

02/25/2025

FREE Program!
Celebrating Trailblazing Black Women Lawyers.

This program will celebrate and commemorate the contributions of the trailblazing black women lawyers to whom began practicing law more than a century ago.
ABA Section of Civil Rights and Social Justice

Register Here!

This program will celebrate and commemorate the contributions of thre trailblazing black women lawyers to whom began practicing law more than a century ago and one who has been practicing law in the…

10/18/2024

Join our Friends at National Conference of Bar Presidents for this Program!

Judicial Elections: Bars Elevating Voter Engagement

Join us for an insightful session on how bars can enhance voter engagement with judicial elections. While many bar associations actively support voter education and candidate evaluation, challenges like low turnout, ballot drop-off and limited voter knowledge persist.

https://ncbp.org/page/21stCenturyLawyer

This is a Free program but all must register to attend.

NCBP Mission: Empowering, Connecting, and Inspiring Bar Leaders and Organizations

10/09/2024

Help us reach to our goal of $5000 for Giving day! Donate now! Don't wait until October 24th!

These funds help with youth outreach, law student programs, etc.

The Judicial Division is comprised of thousands of law students, lawyers and judges, all committed to the Rule of Law and Judicial Independence. The Judicial Division provides helpful resources and programs....

09/12/2024

Coming September 24th, 2024 at 4PM EDT. The next part of the series Traps for Appellate Out- of- Towners: New England Edition part 1! Learn tips and tricks on practicing in the state of CT, MA, and RI!

This webinar will highlight the differences among state appellate practices in Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island. Experienced appellate practitioners from each state will lead the panel.

09/09/2024

Coming to a Computer near you!
Learn tips and tricks of what a Judge expects from you appearing in their court! Free NON-CLE. ABA for Law StudentsABA Young Lawyers Division

As a new attorney, do you know how to make a good first impression with the judge in your case? You don’t have to wonder what judges expect from you—you can go directly to the source!

08/13/2024

Come visit September 5th, 2024 at 3:30PM EDT for a free Non-CLE event!

MOVED TO OCTOBER 1st, 2024 at 1PM ET. Link is the same.

Join two sitting Fifth Circuit judges, the Fifth Circuit clerk, and two appellate lawyers for a discussion of best practices for litigating in the Fifth Circuit.

07/12/2024

FREE WEBINAR July 18th at 3:30EDT!

Judicial internships are rare and coveted opportunities among law students: they mean hands-on experience in some of the most demanding and exciting legal environments, working directly with judges. And if your career aspirations include becoming a law clerk or even a judge someday, a judicial internship can be a great step on that path too

A judicial internship is an important opportunity that needs to be treated with respect, preparation, and hard work. Come to this program to learn how to succeed in this opportunity and how to prepar…

05/01/2024

TODAY IS THE DAY! Please Give to the JD or your conference. These funds assist with educational programming, youth outreach, diversity events, and much more!

https://www.americanbar.org/groups/departments_offices/FJE/donate/div-jd/

04/23/2024

Judicial Division CLE Alert! Join us Tuesday April 30th, 4PM ET!

This webinar will highlight the differences among state appellate practices in Texas, Oklahoma and New Mexico. Experienced appellate practitioners from each state will lead the panel.

04/19/2024

National ABA Judicial Division - National Conference of State Trial Judges Planting the seed at Detroit Mercy Law. Networking with Law Students.

One of the great program that donations go towards!

Give now!

04/16/2024

American Bar Association is passionate in maintaining an Independant Judiciary to uphold the Rule of Law. Learn more about it here:

An independent judiciary is necessary to ensure the rule of law is respected. Judicial independence means that judges are not subject to pressure and influence and are free to make impartial decisions based solely on fact and law.

04/09/2024

A statement made by American Bar Association President Mary Smith:

CHICAGO, April 8, 2024 — Our courts and judges are under attack. Serious threats against judges have doubled since 2019, with 457 serious threats targeting federal judges across the country in 2023. National leaders and private citizens are making fa

04/08/2024

CLE Alert! Sign up now to learn about Article I courts, coming Wednesday April 17th, 2024, at 1PM EDT.

This program will describe the history of administrative courts, concerns about judicial independence, and the crisis at the immigration court identifying some of its causes.

04/01/2024

Mark Your Calendars! ABA Judicial Division is having a Giving Day on Law Day May 1st! Please assist in funding for Justice and Education. You can pick your Conference of choice just here:

https://www.americanbar.org/groups/departments_offices/FJE/donate/div-jd/

03/27/2024

Coming Next week!
CLE on the Use of Lexicon to improve how advocate and judicial officers write. Register here! This was a breakout session at AJEI 2023 Summit so don't miss this opportunity!

A Lexicon is Not a Fortress -- Law & Linguistics [CC] https://www.americanbar.org/events-cle/mtg/web/437559004/

03/26/2024

Reminder free Webinar today!

Register here! https://www.americanbar.org/events-cle/mtg/web/437912101

03/21/2024

WE ARE BACK! Please join the Judicial Division for some Women in Law webinars!

These are FREE non-CLE Webinars featuring a chat with Judge J. Michelle Childs and her navigation between the levels of courts she has served on and what it takes to tackle each level.
Register Here: https://www.americanbar.org/events-cle/mtg/web/437912101/ .

It's not over yet! There is also a FREE Webinar on Women Leaders and passing generational wisdom down through the years in law.
Register Here: https://www.americanbar.org/events-cle/mtg/web/437933948/ .

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The Judicial Division (JD) has more than 6,500 members, including federal, state and local trial, appellate, and administrative judges and lawyers, law students, and legal professionals. The Division serves as the judicial voice of the ABA. JD membership includes affiliation to one of the six constituent conferences based on court jurisdiction and specialization. Conferences include Appellate Judges Conference, National Conference of the Administrative Law Judiciary, National Conference of Federal Trial Judges, National Conference of Specialized Court Judges, National Conference of State Trial Judges, and Lawyers Conference. The posts (and any corresponding materials) and views on this page have not been approved by the ABA, Judicial Division, or their staff or governing bodies.