Judicial Division Membership

    The Judicial Division is the home for judges, lawyers, professionals and students dedicated to promoting and improving the administration of justice, judicial independence and the bench and bar relationship.

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    Conference Affiliation

    Membership includes enrollment to one of the six Conferences based on your specialization when joining the Judicial Division. Our judicial conferences include the Appellate Judges, Administrative Law Judiciary, Federal Trial Judges, Specialized Court Judges, and State Trial Judges, as well as our non-judicial conference, the Lawyers Conference.

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    The Value of Judicial Division Membership

    From cutting-edge programming to social events, experience first-hand the value of Judicial Division membership.

    Elevate your Profile

    Elevate your Profile

    Spotlight your skills through committee/task force involvement and opportunities to be published or speak at programs.

    The Judges' Journal

    Members receive a printed and e-subscription to "The Judges' Journal." This award-winning quarterly publication is one of the nation's foremost judicial journals and the authoritative source on innovations in the justice system ($39 value).

    Committee Participation

    Members have expressed the view that committee work has provided them with unprecedented professional and personal growth. Committee enrollment is included with membership.

    Judicial Division Record

    The Division's quarterly e-newsletter, the "JD Record," informs members about Division and Conference activities, new publications and products, as well as upcoming meetings and programs. The newsletter is included with your JD membership.

    $500 Judicial Scholarships

    Judge members of the Judicial Division are eligible for $500 judicial scholarship to any in-person course at the National Judicial College.

    Join Us

    The Judicial Division has one of the lowest specialty group membership rate in the ABA. At only $35 annually, you'll have access to all the Division benefits.

    Students

    Students interested in the judiciary are eligible to join the Judicial Division though affiliation to the Lawyers Conference or the Council of Appellate Lawyers through the Appellate Judges Conference.

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