Judicial Division Membership

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    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.

    Select Your Conference

    Select Your Conference

    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.

    Connect and Network

    Connect and Network

    Become part of a supportive professional network of over 5,500 members passionate about the same things that move you and who deal with what you do every day.

    Stay in the Loop

    Stay in the Loop

    The news never stops, and though our publications, website, online communities and emails, your membership keeps you up-to-date with what’s happening in the judiciary and the legal field.

    Sharpen your Skills

    Sharpen your Skills

    Access complimentary and discounted programs, resources, podcasts and professional development tools focused on the judiciary.

    Join the Judicial Voice

    Join the Judicial Voice

    Become part of a national voice on key issues and proposed policies that affect the judiciary; membership serves as a platform for your ideas on improving the judicial administration.

    Elevate your Profile

    Elevate your Profile

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

    Forge New Relationships

    Forge New Relationships

    Experience the camaraderie and fellowship that evolves from working together, attending social events and shared experiences with colleagues in your field. Fellow members can become an invaluable source of advice and inspiration.

    Make an Impact

    Make an Impact

    Participate in our many rewarding outreach opportunities to serve our communities including the Judicial Clerkship Program, the Youth Outreach Program, and National Judicial Outreach Week.

    Judicial Division Lapel Pin

    Judicial Division Lapel Pin

    Represent the ABA Judicial Division with our complimentary lapel pin, signifying your commitment to the improvement of the justice system.

    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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