NEWS FROM NATIONAL

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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.