American Bar Association Judicial Intern Opportunity Program – Applications Open Nov. 6
The American Bar Association’s Litigation Section is a place where law students become engaged in the legal profession and work to advance Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. One example of this work is the Section’s Judicial Intern Opportunity Program (JIOP). 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 offers a $2,000 award to each selected student. Summer 2024 applications open November 6, 2023. The deadline for applying is January 12, 2024. Last year, JIOP offered internships to 159 law students representing 80 different law schools in locations throughout the country. Their goal is to place 160 students during Summer 2024.For more information see program description and frequently asked questions. The program application and detailed program information will be live on the JIOP website on or after Nov. 6 at ambar.org/jiop. Applications are only accepted electronically through the JIOP website. Contact JIOP Program Director Gail Howard with additional questions at gail.howard@americanbar.org or (312) 988-6348.Membership in the ABA and Litigation Section is free for law students. Students can join at ambar.org/joinlt or by calling (800) 285-2221 for access to the Section’s multimedia resources, professional development opportunities, and content from the Section’s 35 practice-specific committees. Learn more at ambar.org/litigation.
