Presidential Precinct Judicial Fellowship Program 2025 (Fully-funded) – YOA

Deadline: May 23, 2025

Applications are open for the Presidential Precinct Judicial Fellowship Program 2025. The Judicial Fellowship Program, introduced in partnership with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, is knowledgeable alternate and residential studying expertise for worldwide judges and magistrates who’re keen about strengthening authorized methods of their nations. Fellows will be part of from September 27 via October 12, 2025, for programming in Washington, DC, and Charlottesville, Virginia.

The Judicial Fellowship Program is designed to strengthen the authorized methods in international nations by constructing a community of judicial leaders from world wide. Working with the National Center for State Courts and their tutorial companions on the University of Virginia, they current a complete and immersive program that mixes theoretical information with sensible expertise to foster essential considering, moral resolution-making, and a deep understanding of the rule of regulation. Teaching strategies emphasize interactive workout routines, case research, simulations, and experiential studying.

Program Details

The Program opens in Washington, DC, with an exploration of the United States’ federal system of nationwide and subnational courts and jurisdictions. Fellows meet with authorized consultants from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and different establishments. They study instruments and strategies to judge judicial efficiency and professionalism, instill and uphold a judicial code of conduct, and advocate for inside reforms. Site visits embody the U.S. Supreme Court and National Archives.

The Program concludes in Charlottesville, Virginia, the place the Judicial Fellows will expertise the area’s vibrant and numerous cultural actions and historic websites. Working with main college on the University of Virginia, the judges and magistrates will discover constitutionalism and different sides of U.S. jurisprudence together with felony justice and human rights regulation. They will even hone their expertise in opinion writing, mediation, collaboration and thought management.

Cost

• All journey, lodging, group meals, and group admissions are coated for contributors during the 2025 program.

Eligibility

• The Program is designed for early- or mid-profession judges and magistrates from nations in Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Americas.
• Ideal candidates could have a demonstrated dedication to upholding the Rule of Law of their respective jurisdictions.
• Additional {qualifications} embody 5 to seven years’ expertise presiding over civil or felony circumstances; a transparent dedication to integrity and moral conduct; a confirmed document of management; willingness to share and apply the information, expertise, and views gained to advance the rule of regulation;
• Strong communication and collaboration expertise; and proficiency in English.

Application

Invited contributors are anticipated to safe a visa to journey to the United States. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation will present a a call for participation to every participant to assist the visa application course of.

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For extra data, go to Judicial Fellowship Program.