ABA Judicial Intern Opportunity Program

01/08/2026

Law students! The 2026 Judicial Intern Opportunity Program application closes tomorrow. Don't miss your chance to apply to a life-changing summer internship opportunity. Apply now:

The Judicial Intern Opportunity Program provides opportunities to students from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in the profession, such as minorities, veterans, women, and students who are disabled, economically disadvantaged, or LGBTQ

12/02/2025

Support the ABA Judicial Intern Opportunity Program (JIOP) on this and make a difference in a law student’s life by giving them the internship of a lifetime! Donate at https://www.americanbar.org/groups/departments_offices/FJE/donate/sec-lit-jiop/

10/28/2025

A small time commitment from you can make a big impact on a budding legal career.

JIOP is recruiting volunteers to conduct screening interviews for 1L and 2L applicants seeking paid judicial internships this summer.

Whether you’re a practicing attorney, legal recruiter, alum, faculty member, bar leader, or retired professional, your perspective helps identify and support future members of the profession.

Sign up or pass this along to someone who should be involved:
https://americanbar.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3TQwdstqyjyJkCG

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10/23/2025

Our profession grows stronger when pathways are open to more students.
This , your gift to JIOP supports students who will go on to serve judges, lead in courts, and shape the future of justice.

Give today and help expand opportunity where it matters most.

https://givingday.americanbar.org/campaigns/litigation-section-jiop-1

10/21/2025

When access meets opportunity, careers change, and so does the profession.

On , every gift to JIOP funds paid judicial internships that give students real courtroom exposure, judicial mentorship, and a pathway to clerkships.

The future of the bench and bar is shaped long before graduation. Your support makes those pathways possible.
https://givingday.americanbar.org/campaigns/litigation-section-jiop-1

05/29/2025

Attorneys in - join fellow attorneys and judges at to welcome our students on 6/5 - RSVP here: https://tinyurl.com/DCJIOP2025

05/28/2025

Attorneys in - join fellow attorneys and judges at to welcome our students on 6/4 - https://tinyurl.com/PhillyJIOP2025

05/22/2025

Attorneys in - join fellow attorneys and judges at to welcome our students on 5/29 - RSVP here:

05/22/2025

Attorneys in - join fellow attorneys and judges at to welcome our students on 5/28 - RSVP here:

01/10/2025

The deadline for applications is TODAY. Apply at https://ambar.org/jiop.

01/07/2025

Final deadline for applications is 1/10! Don’t forget to submit all your application materials before the application window closes.

The Judicial Intern Opportunity Program provides opportunities to students from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in the profession, such as minorities, veterans, women, and students who are disabled, economically disadvantaged, or LGBTQ

01/03/2025

JIOP is seeking volunteer attorneys to conduct screening interviews for law students this winter. Sign up to interview law students in your geographical area:

Please click the link to complete this form.