CJS Membership

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    Membership in the ABA Criminal Justice Section brings with it many benefits and privileges. With its diverse membership of judges, private criminal defense attorneys, prosecutors, public defenders, academics, and other criminal justice professionals, the Section is uniquely situated to bring all the various actors to the table to address today's most pressing criminal justice issues

    Member Benefits

    Networking, Speaking and Publishing Opportunities, and Complimentary Subscription to Criminal Justice Magazine

    About the Section

    History, Vision and Major Focus of the Criminal Justice Section

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    Young Lawyers

    The Young Lawyers Committee works to serve the interests of young lawyers in the ABA Criminal Justice Section, including providing practical career information, publishing and speaking opportunities, networking, public service opportunities, activities to improve the criminal justice system and young lawyer participation in Section leadership.

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    Law Students

    Have you ever wanted to make a difference in the legal community? Have you dreamed about changing policy and legal practices with well-renowned attorneys, politicians, and leading stakeholders within the criminal justice field? You can do that today, by joining the ABA Criminal Justice Section!

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    Join Us

    JOIN the ABA Criminal Justice Section ... ENGAGE ... by means of speaking and publishing opportunities; DEVELOP ... as a result of global networking and career development through substantive committee, task force and CLE participation; LEAD ... by way of influencing ABA and federal policy and standards for criminal justice.

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    Your ABA Dashboard is the one-stop shop for member account management such as joining Sections and Committees, choosing sub-areas of interest and communication preferences, and viewing relevant events and resources.

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