What is an American Inn of Court?
The American Inns of Court is an association of lawyers, judges,
and other legal professionals from all levels and backgrounds who
share a passion for professional excellence. Through regular
meetings, members are able to build and strengthen professional
relationships; discuss fundamental concerns about professionalism
and pressing legal issues of the day; share experiences and advice;
exhort the utmost passion and dedication for the law; provide
mentoring opportunities; and advance the highest levels of
integrity, ethics, and civility. Our Inns have gained a national
and international reputation as an organization that bridges the
gap between formal law school education and legal practice by
offering career-long continuing education in the Common
Law tradition.
This uniquely non-partisan association encourages meaningful
mentoring relationships. We are one of the very few legal
organizations that involve the whole spectrum of the profession:
from law students to supreme court justices; every level of federal
and state judges, small firms to large firms; legal educators to
law students. All have the opportunity to learn and grow without
limit.
In this collegial environment, outside the courtroom and
pressure of daily practice, members discuss legal practice,
principles, and methods. Academicians, specialized practitioners,
and complementing generalists provide a mix of skill, theory,
experience, and passion. This fluid, side-by-side approach allows
seasoned judges and attorneys to help shape students and newer
lawyers with practical guidance in serving the law and seeking
justice.
Mission of the American Inns of Court
The Mission of the American Inns of Court is to foster
excellence in professionalism, ethics, civility, and legal
skills.
Goals of the American Inns of Court Foundation
- To promote the American Inns of Court mission by encouraging
members of the legal profession to participate in an American Inn
of Court.
- To help ensure the vitality and continuity of local Inns.
- To communicate a culture of excellence in professionalism,
ethics, civility and skills to the legal community and
generally.
- To ensure the long-term financial viability and growth of the
American Inns of Court.