Membership

Benefits

Membership in the AJC is both a personally and professionally rewarding experience. As a Conference member, you will meet and network with peers from around the country. You will also be able to participate in activities geared toward an independent and efficient judiciary. Current issues that the AJC is working on include:

Reducing appellate court delay;
Providing leadership on improving judicial salaries, retirement plans and working conditions;
Developing important ABA policies relating to judicial administration;
Remedying inadequate resources for appellate courts;
Improving public perception of the courts;
Enhancing judicial independence; and
Promoting Fair and Impartial Courts.

As the American population becomes more sophisticated and as public discourse becomes more critical, the courts and judicial system are being increasingly scrutinized. Membership in the AJC is a way for you, as a vital member of the legal community, to ensure that your voice and concerns are heard and acted upon. Through the national voice that the ABA provides,the AJC plays a leading role in defining, supporting and maintaining the efficiency and independence of the state and federal appellate judiciary.

Membership in the Appellate Judges Conference is available to appellate judges, appellate staff attorneys, and appellate lawyers who are members of the American Bar Association and its Judicial Division. There are no membership fees beyond the dues for ABA and JD membership.

Bylaws

Each Judicial Division conference has its own bylaws. Click to download and view the AJC bylaws.

Join the Conference

Joining the conference couldn't be easier because, as an appellate judge or attorney, your membership in AJC is automatic when you join the Judicial Division. You are sure to find that the benefits of membership are well worth your investment. If you are a current ABA member, click here to add membership in AJC; or click here to join both the ABA and the Judicial Division today.