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Judicial Division Initiatives

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Initiatives
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Judicial Clerkship Program

A joint initiative between the ABA Judicial Division and the ABA Council for Diversity in the Educational Pipeline, linking law students from diverse backgrounds nationwide with judges and law clerks for a three-day immersive experience.

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National Judicial Outreach - Whenever, Wherever

An initiative focused on increasing public awareness of the crucial role courts play in preserving the rule of law in the United States, whenever and wherever the opportunity arises.

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Youth Outreach Program

The Youth Outreach Program brings judges and lawyers into the classroom to teach students and young people about courts and the judiciary, the rule of law, and the importance of civic engagement.

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Pro Bono Coaching Program

This Council of Appellate Lawyers' Program matches members interested in the personal and professional benefits of pro bono appellate practice with experienced appellate counsel who have specific knowledge about pro bono appeals.

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Additional Work
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Judicial Outreach Liaison and Judicial Fellows Program

The Judicial Division in partnership with NHTSA operates this Program to provide educational information to members of the judiciary who adjudicate traffic safety cases on evidence-based sentencing practices, criminal justice reform, and reducing impaired driving recidivism.

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Commission on the American Jury

The Commission on the American Jury focuses on the importance of the jury in the American democratic tradition as practiced at the beginning of the 21st Century by addressing key aspects of jury composition, comprehension, and culture.

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