NEWS FROM NATIONAL

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May, 2024

  • 2024 National Awards—Nominations for the 2024 A. Sherman Christensen Award, the Lewis F. Powell, Jr. Award for Professionalism, and the Sandra Day O'Connor Award for Professional Service are open. For more information and nomination procedures, visit www.innsofcourt.org/AwardsandScholarships.
  • National Member Benefits—Did you know that as a member of our local Inn you also receive benefits from the national American Inns of Court? Take your Inn experience beyond our monthly meetings and activities. Check out your national member benefits at www.innsofcourt.org/ForMembers.
  • And speaking of benefits... Go to INNovation Education today for two new CLE-eligible courses: Going Solo is a facilitated, self-study certificate course on starting your own practice that begins May 5; and Unsettled in the Courts is a live webinar on May 29 about the legal ramifications of the use of AI. Find out more at www.pathlms.com/innsofcourt.
  • Write for The Bencher—The theme for the September/October 2024 issue will be Ethics and Professionalism in Alternative Dispute Resolution and articles are due June 1. Visit www.innsofcourt.org/BencherDeadlinesThemes for details.

April, 2024

  • 2024 Professionalism Awards—Nominations for the 2024 American Inns of Court’s Professionalism Awards are now open. For more information about the awards, participating circuits, deadlines, and nomination procedures, visit www.innsofcourt.org/ProfessionalismAwards.
  • 2024 National Awards—Nominations for the 2024 A. Sherman Christensen Award, the Lewis F. Powell, Jr. Award for Professionalism, and the Sandra Day O'Connor Award for Professional Service are open. For more information and nomination procedures, visit www.innsofcourt.org/AwardsandScholarships.
  • Professionalism Month—In April, we focus on one of the ideals of the American Inns of Court, professionalism. Consider planning an activity with your pupillage team that emphasizes professionalism in the practice of law or tackle the Professionalism Scavenger Hunt. Find out more at www.innsofcourt.org/ProfessionalismMonth.
  • Write for The Bencher—The theme for the September/October 2024 issue will be Ethics and Professionalism in Alternative Dispute Resolution and articles are due June 1. Visit www.innsofcourt.org/BencherDeadlinesThemes for details

March, 2024

  • 2024 Professionalism Awards—Nominations for the 2024 American Inns of Court’s Professionalism Awards are now open. For more information about the awards, participating circuits, deadlines, and nomination procedures, visit www.innsofcourt.org/ProfessionalismAwards.
  • 2024 National Awards—Nominations for the 2024 A. Sherman Christensen Award, the Lewis F. Powell, Jr. Award for Professionalism, and the Sandra Day O'Connor Award for Professional Service are open. For more information and nomination procedures, visit www.innsofcourt.org/AwardsandScholarships.
  • INNovation Education—Do you need a few more CLE credits? Do you want to take a deeper dive into a particular topic? Find what you need including new certificate courses at www.innsofcourt.org/InnovationEducation, the American Inns of Court’s education portal.
  • Write for The Bencher—The theme for the July/August 2024 issue is Technology and articles are due April 1. Visit www.innsofcourt.org/BencherDeadlinesThemes for details.

February, 2024

  • Pegasus Scholarship—Associate members with two to seven years of experience are encouraged to apply for a 2024 Pegasus Scholarship to study the English legal system in London for six weeks beginning September 29, 2024. Applications are due February 15, 2024, and can be found at www.innsofcourt.org/PegasusScholarships.
  • 2024 Professionalism Awards—Nominations for the 2024 American Inns of Court’s Professionalism Awards are now open. For more information about the awards, participating circuits, deadlines, and nomination procedures, visit www.innsofcourt.org/ProfessionalismAwards.
  • 2024 National Awards—Nominations for the 2024 A. Sherman Christensen Award, the Lewis F. Powell, Jr. Award for Professionalism, and the Sandra Day O'Connor Award for Professional Service are open. For more information and nomination procedures, visit www.innsofcourt.org/AwardsandScholarships.
  • Updated Member Profile—The American Inns of Court recently updated the look and layout of members’ profiles on the national website. Log in at www.innsofcourt.org and click the link at the top of the homepage that says, “Hi, [your name]” to view your new profile and update your contact information. Visit www.innsofcourt.org/login if you need help with the login or instructions for updating your profile.
  • Fostering an Inclusive Bench and Bar—The American Inns of Court encourages celebrating diversity year-round, and particularly during Black History Month. Visit www.innsofcourt.org/dispellingbias for resources that address the need for diversity awareness and equity in the profession.
  • Write for The Bencher—The theme for the July/August 2024 issue will be Technology and articles are due April 1. Visit www.innsofcourt.org/BencherDeadlinesThemes for details.

January, 2024

  • January is Mentoring Month. Inn mentoring is for everyone, whether you have been with the Inn for years or are just starting out as a member. There are myriad ways you can contribute to mentoring efforts at the Inn. Check out ideas, stories, and other resources at www.innsofcourt.org/mentoring.
  • Pegasus Scholarship—Associate members with two to seven years of experience are encouraged to apply for a 2024 Pegasus Scholarship to study the English legal system in London for six weeks beginning September 29, 2024. Applications are due January 16, 2024, and can be found at www.innsofcourt.org/PegasusScholarships.
  • Nominations for the 2024 American Inns of Court’s Professionalism Awards are now open. For more information about the awards, participating circuits, deadlines, and nomination procedures, visit www.innsofcourt.org/ProfessionalismAwards.
  • Write for The Bencher—The theme for the May/June 2024 issue will be a tribute to Associate Justice Sandra Day O’Connor and articles are due February 1. Visit www.innsofcourt.org/BencherDeadlinesThemes for details.

December, 2023

  • 2023 Annual Appeal—Help bring the American Inns of Court to more legal communities, to better our profession, and to build resources for scholarships and training programs by supporting the American Inns of Court Annual Appeal. Donate now at www.innsofcourt.org/annualappeal.
  • Pegasus Scholarship—Associate members with two to seven years of experience are encouraged to apply for a 2024 Pegasus Scholarship to study the English legal system in London for six weeks beginning September 29, 2024. Applications are due January 16, 2024, and can be found at www.innsofcourt.org/PegasusScholarships.
  • Write for The Bencher—The theme for the May/June 2024 issue will be Ethics and Professionalism in Alternative Dispute Resolution and articles are due February 1. Visit www.innsofcourt.org/BencherDeadlinesThemes for details.

November, 2023

  • National Conversation on Civility—Watch the recording of “Civility and Free Speech” and still earn CLE credit here: www.innsofcourt.org/NCC2023.
  • INNovation Education—The American Inns of Court offers a variety of virtual, anytime, on-demand educational courses eligible for CLE credit through its INNovation Education platform. Browse course offerings at www.innsofcourt.org/INNovationEducation.
  • 2023 Annual Appeal—Help bring the American Inns of Court to more legal communities, to better our profession, and to build resources for scholarships and training programs by supporting the American Inns of Court Annual Appeal. Donate now at www.innsofcourt.org/annualappeal.
  • Pegasus Scholarship—Associate members with two to seven years of experience are encouraged to apply for a 2024 Pegasus Scholarship to study the English legal system in London for six weeks beginning September 29, 2024. Applications are due January 16, 2024, and can be found at www.innsofcourt.org/PegasusScholarships.
  • Write for The Bencher—The theme for the March/April 2024 issue will be Women in the Law and articles are due December 1. Visit www.innsofcourt.org/BencherDeadlinesThemes for details.

October, 2023

  • October is Civility Month! Members are encouraged to discuss the importance of civility in all aspects of the practice of law and share those thoughts through video or email. Learn more at www.innsofcourt.org/CivilityMonth.
  • NEW! Civility in the Practice of Law Certificate Course—This five-week facilitated self-study course (designed to be eligible for at least seven professionalism/ethics credits in most jurisdictions) helps attorneys find pragmatic ways to incorporate and apply civility into their practice of law. The course runs from October 15–November 17, 2023; register today at www.innsofcourt.org/CertificateCourses.
  • National Conversation on Civility—As part of Civility Month, join us for a LIVE virtual session on "Civility and Free Speech." Members are encouraged to participate in the discussion. The hour-long session will be held Tuesday, October 24, at 1:00 p.m. (ET). Register today at www.innsofcourt.org/NCC2023.
  • Update your member profile—Start the new Inn year off right! Log into your profile at www.innsofcourt.org and make sure your contact information is up to date.
  • 2023 Annual Appeal—Help bring the American Inns of Court to more legal communities, to better our profession, and to build resources for scholarships and training programs by supporting the American Inns of Court Annual Appeal. Donate now at www.innsofcourt.org/annualappeal.
  • Pegasus Scholarship—Associate members with two to seven years of experience are encouraged to apply for a 2024 Pegasus Scholarship to study the English legal system in London for six weeks beginning September 29, 2024. Applications are due January 16, 2024, and can be found at www.innsofcourt.org/PegasusScholarships.
  • Write for The Bencher—The theme for the March/April 2024 issue will be Women in the Law and articles are due December 1. Visit www.innsofcourt.org/BencherDeadlinesThemes for details.

September, 2023

  • Update your member profile—Start the new Inn year off right! Log into your profile at www.innsofcourt.org and make sure your contact information is up to date.
  • INNovation Education—The American Inns of Court has a library of affordable on-demand courses available for CLE credit in most jurisdictions at www.innsofcourt.org/courses. And take a look at our new certificate courses for a facilitated, self-study cohort learning experience. Visit www.innsofcourt.org/CertificateCourses to register.
  • Need program ideas? Check out the American Inns of Court Program Library at www.innsofcourt.org/ProgramLibrary for downloadable program ideas and supplementary materials to use or inspire your pupillage team as you plan your program.
  • Write for The Bencher—The theme for the January/February 2024 issue will be Advice for Young Attorneys and articles are due October 1. Visit www.innsofcourt.org/BencherDeadlinesThemes for details.