Supreme Court Day is a once-in-a-lifetime experience for approximately 40 high school students. Students are invited to attend the Supreme Court for a private lecture with a Supreme Court Docent and will have the opportunity to meet a Supreme Court Justice! Prior to our arrival at the Supreme Court, students will have lunch with attorneys at a host law firm and have a discussion on the judicial justice system. The event will take place on October 25, 2018 at approximately 9:30 am - 2:00 pm. (These times are subject to change.) Selected students will receive a full itinerary as the...

Judicial Jumpstart is a program that JTB-APO will be hosting for Middle School Students on November 14, 2018. Middle School Students in the Chicago area are invited to join us for a day at the Federal Court where students will have the opportunity to view a live court proceeding, interact with Federal Judges during a Judge's Panel, and learn about the duties of a U.S. Marshal! Selected students will receive a more detailed itinerary as the date approaches. All Students must apply using the website link below. We hope to see you all there!

We are truly excited to gather our supporters on Thursday, December 6 and highlight JTB-APO's amazing programming while recognizing legal professionals committed to diversity and social justice in the legal field. We have several honorees we will be recognizing, including Cook County State's Attorney Kimberly Foxx and Illinois State Senator (soon-to-be Illinois Attorney General), Kwame Raoul who will both receive our Social Justice Award! Purchase Tickets Here! (We have a limited number of complimentary tickets available. Please reach out to Director of Engagement, Aprill Hawkins at [email protected], for more information)   

The iLead Law and Leadership Conference (iLLC) is a fun, educational and interactive program hosted by Just The Beginning-A Pipeline Organization. iLLC is a one-day program designed to teach students the importance of leadership in their schools, communities, professional careers and to enhance those skills through interactive exercises. Students will participate in three leadership workshops and attend a fun interactive discussion on politics. The program is offered at no cost to students. Students will receive program materials and all meals for free. Just The Beginning is hosting iLead Law and Leadership conference on April 5th at Indiana University Robert H....

Federal District Court Clerkship Interview Opportunities (2020–2021 Term)  The Share the Wealth Judicial Law Clerk Program is a referral program run by judges. Participating judges screen qualified law student applicants, conduct panel interviews with twelve students, and consider them for full-time clerkship positions. At the conclusion of this initial process, students who are not extended an offer by one of the judges may have their application packages shared with additional judges who have requested information on applicants through JTBF.    Eight federal judges will be conducting a round of interviews in connection with Just the Beginning–A Pipeline Organization’s Share the Wealth...

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