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Civility Month—Practicing law with civility provides benefits to the Bar, the Bench, and those seeking justice or relief in the courts. While an important aspect of general legal professionalism, civility has also been tied closely to the health and well-being of practitioners. Bring awareness to this American Inns of Court ideal by sharing your civility story or advice, exploring civility-focused programs in the Program Library to present at an Inn meeting, or exploring educational content about civility. Find out more about how to participate in Civility Month at www.innsofcourt.org/CivilityMonth
Civility in the Practice of Law Certificate Course—Learn pragmatic ways to incorporate and apply civility into your practice starting with the role civility has played throughout history and its continued relevance. You’ll review challenges to civility in modern practice, including the connection to lawyer well-being; the value of including civility in civics education; and the relationship between civility and public confidence in the courts. You’ll also explore whether mandating civility as a requirement for practicing law is a net positive. Learn more and register at www.innsofcourt.org/CivilityCertificate.
National Conversation on Civility—Registration is open for the 2024 National Conversation on Civility to be held as a live virtual session on October 29, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. ET. This year’s topic “Finding Common Ground” will explore with opposing counsel their personal civility journeys, commonalities and differences, and how they handle the tension between client demands and the building and maintenance of professional relationships and reputations. More information and registration are available at www.innsofcourt.org/NCC2024.
Call for Speakers—Elevate yourself and your Inn by becoming a content expert on a national stage. We are looking for people to present on a number of topics with a focus on American Inns of Court ideals such as ethics, professionalism, and—of course—civility! Please complete this survey today to get started: www.surveymonkey.com/r/NationalCLE.
2024 Annual Appeal—The rule of law is critical to our democracy and our way of life. Public support of and respect for our legal system is critical to the rule of law. As lawyers and judges, we are responsible for our profession and how our profession impacts the public’s respect for our legal system. The American Inns of Court focus on professionalism, ethics, civility, and excellence betters our profession and builds respect for our legal system and the rule of law. Your monetary support will help share the American Inn of Court experience, better our profession, and provide education and training for new lawyers, Inn members, and Inn leaders. Give now at www.innsofcourt.org/annualappeal.
Pegasus Scholarship—The Pegasus Scholarship Trust is an exchange program wherein young American Inn of Court members visit London for six weeks to learn about the English legal system and young English barristers visit the United States for six weeks to learn about the American legal system. While details of the program differ each year, the scholarship is designed to provide an intensive, six-week introduction to the English legal system. Pegasus scholars spend the majority of their time in barristers’ chambers as well as observing trials or arguments in action. Members of the American Inns of Court admitted to the bar for at least two years but not more than seven years are encouraged to apply by January 27, 2025. Find out more at www.innsofcourt.org/PegasusScholarships.
Write for The Bencher—The theme for the March/April 2025 issue will be Bar Associations and articles are due December 1. Bar associations play a vital role, both professionally and socially, in the practice of law at the local, statewide, and national levels. What role should bar associations play in improving the administration of justice? Do bar associations provide an effective conduit between the bench and the bar? How have you effectively used your bar association membership to improve the practice of law? How do the roles of bar associations and Inns intersect, and what can each learn from the other? Visit www.innsofcourt.org/BencherSubmissions for details on how to submit an article.
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