Judicial Intern Opportunity Program
The ABA Litigation Section’s Judicial Intern Opportunity Program (JIOP) is a summer internship program open to all first- and second-year underrepresented law students. Selected students intern for six weeks or more during the summer with a participating state or federal judge. The program makes available a $2,000 award to each selected student. Students can also elect law school credit.
The application has launched and the deadline for applying is January 6, 2025. Last year, internships were offered to 171 law students representing 68 different law schools in locations throughout the country. The goal is to place 160 students during Summer 2025.
Please pass program information on to your interested students, including a program description and frequently asked questions. To learn more about the program, please see the website at ambar.org/jiop. Applications are only accepted electronically through the JIOP website. Contact JIOP Program Director Gail Howard with questions.
2025 Midyear Meeting
The ABA’s Midyear Meeting is scheduled for January 29 - February 3, 2025, in Phoenix, AZ. To learn more about the meeting’s events and to register, click here.
Resources for Veterans
Read ABA President William R. Bay’s article about the various ABA initiatives and programs that serve veterans. Initiatives including the Military and Veterans Legal Center, Military Pro Bono Project, Free Legal Answers for Veterans, and many others, help by providing legal assistance, resources, and support that assists with the navigation of life after service.