Public Service, Good Works & Awards

    Members of the Section give back to their communities and to the profession in many ways. Find out how you can help ensure fair access to justice for all through the Section’s special Good Works projects and initiatives.

    Children's Rights

    The Children's Rights Litigation Committee works to improve access to justice, engage pro bono lawyers, and improve outcomes for all children who come into contact with the legal system. As it works toward that vision, the committee exercises the unique ability to help local groups who are interested in starting or improving legal programs.

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    Judicial Intern Opportunity Program

    The Judicial Intern Opportunity Program (JIOP) provides internship opportunities to students who are members of traditionally underrepresented groups. Apply for JIOP or volunteer your time and resources.

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    Access to Justice

    The Access to Justice Committee is dedicated to improving and increasing the availability of pro bono and low-cost legal services for lower-income and other vulnerable persons. Join the committee to work on social justice issues, to recognize exceptional individuals and organizations who advance the availability of effective and affordable legal services to persons in need, and to provide training in legal advocacy and fundraising for attorneys and programs that provide legal representation to persons in need.

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    Benjamin R. Civiletti Fund

    Now a permanent endowment maintained within the ABA Fund for Justice and Education, the charitable arm of the ABA, the Section has raised $750,000 in principal funds for the Civiletti Endowment over five years. Investment income earned from this principal, and your subsequent donations, will help to sustain the Section of Litigation’s public service programs, promoting a long-lasting impact in communities across the country.