The Judicial Division is the home for lawyers, judges, and law students dedicated to improving the administration of justice and the bench and bar relationship. In addition to programs that help lawyers and students prepare for court and their careers, the Division offers a chance to work with judges on a variety of issues facing the justice system.
Courts & Judiciary Resources for Law Students
Get the resources you need to succeed academically and prepare for a career in the courts by joining the Judicial Division.
Top Skills Future Lawyers Need and How to Develop Them
Practical tips from experienced judges on how to master key success skills including expressing yourself in writing and at the podium, thinking “like a lawyer,” understanding the big picture while paying attention to the details, relating to your clients and colleagues, and more.
Getting the Most From Your Judicial Internship / Externship
Judicial internships are rare and coveted opportunities among law students: they mean hands-on experience in some of the most demanding and exciting legal environments, working directly with judges. Listen to our program for tips and advice.
Advice from the Bench: What to Know Before Your First Court Appearance
Advice from the Bench is the first part in the series where Young Lawyers and Law Students can learn from sitting judges about tips and tricks of what is expected by the judges you will encounter in your professional career.
You Passed the Bar- Now What?
This panel of practitioners and judges discussed some of the early decisions they made in their careers that paved the way for their present career success.
Judicial Clerkship Program
The JCP connects law students from diverse backgrounds across the nation with judges and law clerks. It educates students on the long-term benefits of judicial clerkships, offering a unique, hands-on experience over the course of three days.
Judicial Clerkship Forum: A Conversation with 12 Judges
Get the inside scoop from the judges of the Judicial Division with this complimentary magazine download.
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Law Students can join the Judicial Division though the Lawyers Conference or the Appellate Judges Conference's Council of Appellate Lawyers. Law Students can join for free.
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