Thank you for your interest in serving King County District Court.

The National Judicial College, the nation’s premiere educational institute for judges for over 60 years, created a special course called Judicial Academy for attorneys who aim to one day join the judiciary. 

The course was first offered in 2019 and 37 alumni from the first four classes are now sitting judges. The course focuses on how to be elected or appointed to the bench, judicial ethics for candidates, campaigning, as well as media and social media strategies. The course also provides insight into the day-to-day work of judging, the Model Code of Judicial Conduct, and courtroom and docket management. The weeklong course utilizes dozens of faculty who are sitting judges or subject matter experts.

The next Judicial Academy course is scheduled for October 27 – 31, 2025, at the National Judicial College campus in Reno, Nevada. The course takes place during the NJC’s flagship General Jurisdiction course for newer judges, allowing for networking opportunities. There are a limited number of scholarships available for attorneys.

Each year, the NJC educates more than 12,000 judges from around the country through in-person and virtual courses and webinars focused on both foundational topics like decision-making, judicial writing, and evidence as well as emerging issues including artificial intelligence, red flag laws, and digital evidence.

For more information, please visit www.judges.org/courses/judicial-academy-a-course-for-aspiring-judges/

Just a reminder that the Washington Women Lawyers Olympic Peninsula Chapter
Annual Meeting is scheduled for Sunday, October 12th, from 2-4pm at the
Sequim Bar Hop!
It will be an informal event, and everyone is invited. 

Please RSVP directly to me (lpowers@jacdefender.org).

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Dear Friends,

We are just a few weeks away from our Evening of Justice at Wing Luke. I hope you can join us on Thursday, October 16th to honor the invaluable contributions of our volunteers and pro-bono attorneys, and help us raise essential funds to continue our critical work in these challenging times. Register here.

Thursday, October 16th, 2025

The Wing Luke Museum

719 South King Street | Seattle, WA

Reception at 5:30pm | Program at 6:30pm

The evening will feature delicious hors d'oeuvres and refreshments from Baegopa Korean BBQ, a short speaking program, and an opportunity to donate to NWIRP. If you’re unable to attend but would still like to contribute, you can always do so at https://bit.ly/NWIRPwingluke2025. We are grateful for your continued partnership in this work.

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Estamos a solo unas semanas de nuestra Velada por la Justicia en Wing Luke. Espero que puedas acompañarnos el Jueves, 16 de Octubre para honrar las contribuciones invaluables de nuestros voluntarios y abogados pro-bono, y ayudarnos a recaudar fondos esenciales para continuar con nuestro trabajo crítico en estos tiempos de constantes desafíos.  Regístrate aquí.

Jueves, 16 de Octubre de 2025

Museo Wing Luke 

719 South King Street | Seattle, WA

Recepción 5:30 pm | Programa 6:30 pm

La velada ofrecerá deliciosos entremeses y refrigerios de Baegopa Korean BBQ, un programa breve de intervenciones y la oportunidad de realizar una donación a NWIRP. Si no puedes asistir pero aún así deseas contribuir, siempre puedes hacerlo en https://bit.ly/NWIRPwingluke2025. Estamos agradecidos por tu continuo apoyo con nuestra labor. 

 Law Rocks is an organization that hosts battle of the bands starring legal professionals, with each band playing to support the nonprofit of their choice. We have raised over $8 million and toured to 31 cities globally since our founding in 2009, and hundreds of legal professionals around the world have played our shows. Audience members at a Law Rocks show get the chance to hear great music, connect with the local legal community, and support amazing nonprofits.

Details here!

We are pleased to announce that the application for the Judicial Institute's Fellows Clinic is now open. The Judicial Institute is committed to the diversification of Washington’s courts. Please apply or share widely with your networks so we can ensure a more accessible path to the judiciary. 

About the Clinic:

Fellows will participate in two-day in-person interactive sessions at Seattle University School of Law on March 27-28, 2026, designed to provide practical knowledge to help legal professionals from a variety of backgrounds become judges. Taught by instructors who are judges, minority bar judicial evaluation committee members, and appointing authorities, the clinic will address topics including judicial ethics, the judicial appointment process, and preparing for a judicial campaign.

In addition, Fellows will be assigned judicial mentors who will provide one-on-one feedback and guidance. At the end of the program, Fellows should have the skills and information to begin seeking a position on the bench. Fellows will also receive general and ethics CLE credits. 

There will be a $100 fee to help cover costs of obtaining CLE credits and other expenses.

Application Process:

Interested applicants with eight years or more of legal experience should submit a letter of interest, resume, and application. Due October 31, 2025, the application is attached in both Word and PDF and available HERE.

You're invited to the National Association of Women Lawyers (NAWL) 2025 General Counsel Institute at the InterContinental New York Barclay on October 15-17, 2025.

Program is curated for your unique, in-house perspective. Over 70% of attendees are in-house counsel, and they're ready to welcome you with that signature NAWL warmth.

Discounted room rate expires on Monday, September 29! Register soon to book your room and snag the savings.

The National Association of Women Lawyers (“NAWL”) is gathering insights from attorneys nationwide to better understand the evolving legal landscape. Responses will help guide future programming, policy recommendations, and workplace reforms.

NAWL is reaching out to ask for Washington Women Lawyers' partnership in this important research effort.

10 minute survey

The Washington State Supreme Court Disability Justice Task Force (DJTF) is pleased to announce a four-part webinar series on the criminalization of disability, facilitated by KMG Consulting Firm. This series will examine how disability is criminalized in our legal systems and explore intersections with race, gender, poverty, and more. Each session will explore barriers and opportunities for systemic improvement.

The webinars will be held Fridays from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. PDT, beginning May 30 through June 20, 2025. All sessions will be recorded.

Please see the attached flyer for full session descriptions, dates, and registration links. Feel free to share with your networks.

CLE Credit: Credit has been requested and is currently pending approval. Additional details will be provided once confirmed.

To request accommodations, please contact: Joslyn.Nelson@courts.wa.gov

We hope you’ll join us for this important discussion.

Pro-Choice Washington is currently searching for passionate, committed leaders to help guide our work protecting and expanding reproductive freedom across Washington and the Northwest.

If you think this volunteer role is of interest to your community, please feel free to circulate with your networks. The link to apply is below and feel free to reach out if you have any questions.

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