Judicial Division Membership

Conference-based membership allows members to focus on their specialization, including: Appellate Judges, the Administrative Law Judiciary, Federal Trial Judges, State Trial Judges, and Specialized Court Judges.
Lawyers, law students, and other court professionals are welcome in the Lawyers Conference, as well as the Appellate Judges Conference's Council of Appellate Lawyers and Council of Appellate Staff Attorneys.

The Division's award-winning The Judges' Journal is one of the nation's foremost judicial journals and the authoritative source on innovations in the justice system.
Appellate Issues offers guidance, best practices and updates geared toward appellate lawyers.
Highway to Justice and the Tribal Traffic Safety Bulletin offers judges and stakeholders regular updates on traffic safety, DWI & treament courts, and other impaired driving issues.

Volunteer with the Judicial Clerkship Program to educate law students on the benefits of judicial clerkships.
Teach young people about the rule of law and the importance of civic engagement with the Youth Outreach Program.
Engage your local community in discussions about liberty, the rule of law, and preservation of fair and impartial courts as part of National Judicial Outreach - Whenever, Wherever (NJOW).

Access complimentary and discounted programs, resources, and CLE focused on the judiciary.
Members of the Division are eligible for a $500 scholarship to any in-person course at the National Judicial College.
Judge members of the Judicial Division may join one additional participating ABA section for a discounted joint section dues rate of $80. To take advantage of this special rate, call 800-285-2221.

Write, teach, lead, learn, and support efforts to protect and advance the administration of justice and issues you care about.
Collaborate with top professionals in areas of judicial security, court administration, and judicial ethics.
Take on leadership roles through Division and Conference committees.

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