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The American Judicature Society works to maintain the independence and integrity of the courts and increase public understanding of the justice system. We are a nonpartisan organization with a national membership of judges, lawyers and other citizens interested in the administration of justice.

WHAT'S NEW AT AJS

Working Towards a Better Justice System Since 1913
The American Judicature Society unveils a new resource for all who are interested learning more about or sharing with others the mission and message of AJS - to secure and promote an independent and qualified judiciary and a fair system of justice.
Posted 4/16/2008
Click here to view the new video.

The State Court Judiciary: A Program for Reform
On April 8, AJS staff members attended and participated in a program at Fordham Law School entitled “Enhancing Judicial Independence, Accountability, and Selection for the State Court Judiciary: A Program for Reform.”
Posted 4/15/2008
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Janet Reno to Speak at 2008 Justice Award
Former U.S. Attorney General Janet Reno and Talbot "Sandy" D'Alemberte, past president of the American Bar Association and Florida State University, will speak April 24 at the AJS 2008 Justice Award honoring Larry Hammond.
Posted 3/30/2008
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AJS EDITORIAL

A closer look at mandatory arbitration for consumers
Lack of real agreement, the unfairness of the repeat player effect, and the harm secret decisions are doing to our public justice system in mandatory arbitration for consumers have given traditional (i.e., business-to-business) ADR a bad name.
Posted 4/28/2008
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AJS Video
This five-minute video conveys the history and essence of the mission & work of AJS.
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21st National College on Judicial Conduct and Ethics
October 29-31, 2008 Chicago, Illinois
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