Judicial Intern Opportunity Program Application Opens November 2

ABA Litigation Section Judicial Intern Opportunity Program The American Bar Association Litigation Section invites first- and second-year law students to apply for the 2027 Judicial Intern Opportunity Program (JIOP). JIOP provides law students with the opportunity to gain meaningful experience in the judiciary while building professional skills, relationships, and connections to the legal community. JIOP supports the ABA’s goal of eliminating bias and advancing diversity in the legal profession. All first- and second-year law students are welcome to apply. Selected students spend at least six weeks during the summer interning with a participating state or federal judge. JIOP provides a monetary award to each selected student, and students may also elect to receive law school credit when permitted by the law school. 2027 Applications Open November 2 Applications for the Summer 2027 JIOP class will open November 2, 2026. The application deadline is January 8, 2027. Students can apply starting November 2nd at ambar.org/JIOP. In 2026, JIOP placed more than 160 law students in judicial internships in 11 locations across the country. For more than 25 years, the program has helped thousands of law students gain firsthand experience in the courts and make connections that can help shape their legal careers. Students, review the program description and frequently asked questions. The application and complete program information are available at ambar.org/JIOP. Applications are accepted electronically through the JIOP website. Apply Early! Interest in JIOP continues to be strong, with more than 900 applications received for the 2026 program. Screening interviews are guaranteed for the first 500 applicants. Applicants are moved forward for judicial consideration on a rolling basis as soon as screening results are final, so students are strongly encouraged to apply early. ABA and Litigation Section membership is free for law students. Membership gives students access to professional development opportunities, networking, and content from the Section’s practice-specific committees. Students can learn more and join at ambar.org/ltjoin and explore the Litigation Section at ambar.org/litigation. Former JIOP participants are also available to speak with law students about their internship experiences and the value of participating in the program.  Questions or requests for a JIOP speaker: Gail Howard, JIOP Program Director gail.howard@americanbar.org (312) 988-6348

DOJ Summer Webinars

The U.S. Department of Justice Office of Adjudication, Recruitment, and Management (OARM) is reaching out to announce the Attorney General’s Honors Program (HP) and Summer Law Intern Program (SLIP) application opens on Friday, August 28, 2026. Applications must be submitted via the online application by Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at 11:59 PM ET. DOJ has many opportunities available for law students and eligible graduates for both programs.

In preparation for the application opening in late August, OARM invites law students and eligible graduates to a Wednesday Webinar Series highlighting participating offices. Office representatives will provide great information about their work, skills they are seeking, and application tips. We encourage you to join us to learn more about the offices participating in the HP and SLIP.   

You will find webinar dates, times, and access information below. These webinars will not be recorded. More information about the HP and SLIP, including participating offices and the number of available positions, can be found at:

• HP:   https://www.justice.gov/legal-careers/entry-level-attorneys
• SLIP:  https://www.justice.gov/legal-careers/summer-law-intern-program

DOJ Summer Webinar Access Information The call-in number for all webinars is: +1-202-600-2533 The access code for each webinar is listed below. Need Help? Email: Liliana.Daniel@usdoj.gov or https://help.webex.com/contact
Wednesday Webinar Series OARM will provide an overview of the 2026-2027 HP/SLIP and host five to six offices participating in the HP/SLIP to talk about their work, skills they are seeking, and application tips.
Date and Time	Webinar Info
Wednesday, July 22, 2026 12:00 PM ET	Link: Wednesday Webinar Series - July 22, 2026 Password: WedWebSeries#1 Access Code (if needed): 2822 424 2217 Offices Participating:* Civil Division, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Federal Bureau of Prisons, U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia, United States Marshals Service
Wednesday, August 5, 2026 12:00 PM ET	Link: Wednesday Webinar Series - August 5, 2026 Password: WedWebSeries#2 Access Code (if needed): 2829 836 8003 Offices Participating: Criminal Division, Federal Bureau of Investigation, National Fraud Enforcement Division, Office of Information Policy, USAO, U.S. Trustee Program
Wednesday, August 19, 2026 12:00 PM ET	Link: Wednesday Webinar Series - August 19, 2026 Password: WedWebSeries#3 Access Code (if needed): 2826 791 8958 Offices Participating: Antitrust Division, Energy and Natural Resources Division, Office of Legislative Affairs, Office of Legal Policy, Office of the Pardon Attorney, USAO

*Offices participating are subject to change.

Washington Lawyers Assisting Lawyers

WA Lawyers Assisting Lawyers (WaLAL) is a free, confidential, independent, 501(c)(3) that provides peer support (not treatment) for all legal professionals and professors, including law students, lawyers, and judges. 

WaLAL’s goal is to meet the challenges facing law students and legal professionals today. Roughly 1 in 3 law students will face mental health or substance use challenges during their lifetimes - all will face a challenging career. WaLAL wants that career to be fulfilling, successful, and long-lived. The organization offers a practical, trusted way to meet that need - through trained lawyer peer counselors, who are all current or past attorneys with lived experience meeting the challenges of this career and overcoming the challenges listed above.

WaLAL offers more than one-on-one peer counseling. They provide workshops, free CLEs, and other ongoing support to students and staff. WaLAL is supported by WSBA (BUT ENTIRELY INDEPENDENT of it), accredited for CLEs, and aligned with ABA Standards 303 and 508 on student well-being.

Students, you are invited to take WaLAL’s wellness tests and reach out to WaLAL directly for confidential peer support. Please visit www.walal.org for more information.

King County Bar New Lawyers Division Virtual Speed Networking

 

February 19, 2026 6:00 - 7:30pm Online via Zoom

 

The King County Bar's New Lawyers Division invites you to Virtual Speed Networking!

 

Make meaningful connections FAST! In a series of focused, small-group conversations, you’ll meet fellow attorneys across practice areas, expand your professional circle, and discover new opportunities in a welcoming, structured setting.

 

Whether you’re building your network or exploring new paths, this is an easy and fun way to connect with the King County Bar legal community. KCBA Members attend for FREE! $10 for non-members. REGISTER HERE

 

To see or share the event flyer, click here.

USLAW NETWORK Scholarships

The USLAW NETWORK Law School Scholarship Program supports eligible law students who have financial need and a demonstrated commitment to serving their communities as they pursue their academic and professional goals. Each recipient will receive a $5,000 scholarship toward law school tuition and an invitation to attend the 2026 USLAW NETWORK Annual Client Conference in Boston, Massachusetts, in September. The program’s scholarship selection committee will select and recognize 12 recipients.

A brief video about the scholarship program can be viewed at: https://youtu.be/ZRbM6wUAYWo?si=1-BksjsDhOM0XzcX

The scholarship application can be accessed by Clicking Here.

Over the past four years, USLAW has recognized 44 law school students from 33 schools through the Law School Scholarship Program. These scholarships reflect the Foundation’s ongoing commitment to expanding opportunity in the legal profession by supporting students who demonstrate academic promise, financial need, and a clear dedication to serving their communities. In addition to financial support, the program helps connect recipients with legal leaders and peers across the USLAW NETWORK community, further strengthening the students’ professional development and long-term career success.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• Applicant is from an underrepresented population and background, which includes but is not limited to, American Indian or Alaskan Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native American or Other Pacific Islander, Hispanic or Latinx, and/or multiple of the aforementioned racial identities, or who identifies as LGBTQ+; and/or demonstrates a defined commitment to issues of diversity and inclusion.
• Applicant is a United States citizen or a permanent resident of the U.S.
• Applicant is currently attending an ABA-accredited law school within the U.S. and will be enrolled full-time in Fall 2026.
• Applicant can demonstrate strong academic achievement as reflected in transcripts from an ABA-accredited U.S. law school and from the recipient’s undergraduate institution.
• Applicant is not a previous recipient of the USLAW NETWORK Foundation Law School Scholarship Program.
• Scholarship funds must be applied toward law school tuition. If the Applicant’s Fall 2026 tuition is already fully paid for by other sources, the Applicant is not eligible for this scholarship.

DEADLINE/HOW TO APPLY

• Click here to download the 2026 USLAW NETWORK Foundation Law School Scholarship Program application.
• Each applicant must submit a completed application and all requested support materials on or before March 20, 2026, to scholarship@uslaw.org.

PREVIOUS RECEPIENTS

• 2025 USLAW NETWORK Foundation Scholarship Program Recipients
• 2024 USLAW NETWORK Foundation Scholarship Program Recipients
• 2023 USLAW NETWORK Foundation Scholarship Program Recipients
• 2022 USLAW NETWORK Foundation Scholarship Program Recipients

De-Stress with Dogs on December 1

Finals are upon us and that usually means STRESS. If you're in need of therapeutic pup time on Monday, December 1, head over to room 160 of the Student Center for the annual De-Stress with Dogs event.

All Seattle U students are welcome from 12 to 2:15 pm, so take a paws from your studies to chill with some of the bestest fur-iends around.

Email wellness@seattleu.edu with qusetions.

This program is sponsored by Wellness & Health Promotion of Seattle University.

Korean American Bar Association of Washington Mock Interview Event

The Korean American Bar Association of Washington invites law students to a mock interview event sponsored by Fisher Phillips

KABA proudly presents a mock interview event designed to help law students enhance their interview skills.

The event will feature:

Mock interviews

Resume reviews

Networking opportunities

November 13, 2025

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Fisher & Phillips LLP

1700 Seventh Avenue, Suite 2200