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    About the Judicial Division

    A nationwide network of over 7,000 professionals specializing in the courts and justice system.

    Our Committees

    Our Open Enrollment Committees, Appointed Committees, and Conference Committees provide access to valuable resources, including articles, webinars, hands-on training for judges to identify and respond to security threats, and a lively and open forum for analysis, debate, and education.

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    Who We Are

    We are a diverse Section of judges, lawyers, academics, law students, tribal members, and court administrators.

    What We Do

    We serve as the voice of the judiciary, supporting an effective, accessible, fair, and impartial justice system.

    Our Goals

    We are committed to furthering the American Bar Association’s four goals:

    Serve Our ABA Members

    Serve Our ABA Members

    We offer exclusive benefits, programs, and leadership opportunities to support our members' professional development, involvement in legal and policy matters, and overall quality of life.

    Improve Our Profession

    Improve Our Profession

    We provide exceptional legal education and encourage ethical conduct, public service, and pro bono work to empower members to make valuable contributions to the profession and society.

    Eliminate Bias & Enhance Diversity

    Eliminate Bias & Enhance Diversity

    We are committed to diversity by working to eliminate bias and promote equity, inclusion, and belonging in the Association, the legal profession, and the justice system.

    Advance the Rule of Law

    Advance the Rule of Law

    We strive to foster greater public understanding of and respect for the rule of law, the legal process, and the role of the legal profession worldwide.

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    Judicial Division Conferences

    The Judicial Division is the umbrella for its six membership Conferences. Conferences serves as hubs within the Division to focus on issues affecting specific court jurisdictions or specializations. Our Conferences are: Appellate Judges Conference, Lawyers Conference, National Conference of the Administrative Law Judiciary, National Conference of Federal Trial Judges, National Conference of Specialized Court Judges, and National Conference of State Trial Judges.

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