Become A Member of NAWJ Today!

The National Association of Women Judges has for 27 years served as the nation’s leading voice for women jurists dedicated to preserving judicial independence, ensuring equal justice and access to the courts for women, minorities and other historically disfavored groups, providing judicial education on cutting-edge issues, and increasing the numbers and advancement of women judges at all levels to more accurately reflect their full participation in a democratic society.

Notable programs include judicial education in the areas of genome justice, domestic violence, application of international law in American courts, immigration consequences of criminal, civil and family proceedings; judicial ethics; and incarcerated women and their children. NAWJ offers scholarships to law students committed to equal justice, and through its Color of Justice program encourages young people of color to aspire to legal and judicial careers.

Who Can Join

NAWJ is committed to diversity in its membership and welcomes both men and women, as well as judicial clerks, attorneys and law students. NAWJ members include federal, state, tribal, military and administrative law judges at both the appellate and trial levels from every state in the nation. Everyone who shares NAWJ’s vision of justice for all is welcome to membership.

Benefits of Membership

Connect with others who share your goals and ethics. NAWJ provides unique opportunities for members to enrich their professional lives, keep abreast of important issues, and network while contributing to social justice.

• Attend national conferences and participate in cutting-edge educational programs featuring renowned jurists and scholars.
• Attend regional and local NAWJ meetings and activities throughout the year.
• Participate in and promote judicial education in the areas of justice for women, children, families, the elderly, immigrants and other vulnerable populations.
• Receive NAWJ's national Directory of Members, Counterbalance newsletter, and the electronic Monthly Update.
• Gain access to the superior support and research services provided by the National Center for State Courts and the United Nations.
• Participate in the International Association of Women Judges, an organization dedicated to improving the legal and judicial status of women worldwide.
• Make valuable connections with people who think as you do, and who are committed to social justice.

Sitting Judge: Sitting Judge members hold judicial or quasi-judicial positions, and are in good standing in the practice of law. Retired judges who are available for judicial duties and do not practice law for compensation also may be Sitting Judge members.

Life Member: Life members are voting members who make a one-time financial contribution and are not obligated to pay future dues.

Associate Member: Associate members hold judicial positions but are not admitted to a bar, or quasi-judicial positions that do not require bar membership. They may not vote or hold office, but share in all other privileges of membership.

Retired Judge: Retired Judge members have retired from judicial or quasi-judicial positions and are unavailable for judicial duties. They may vote and share in all privileges of membership.

Amicus Judicii, Law Clerks, Law Students: Amicus Judicii, Law Clerk and Law Student members are interested in supporting NAWJ goals, but are not otherwise eligible for membership. They may not vote or hold office, but receive NAWJ mailings and publications, and share in all other privileges of membership.

Membership Sign-up Options

Persons seeking to become a member of NAWJ can do so in one of the following ways:

1. Join online and have instant access to the members only section of our Web site. (Credit Card Payments only)
2. Contact the NAWJ National Office.
3. Print and fill out the membership application. Mail your completed brochure to:

   NAWJ Membership Office
   c/o National Center for State Courts
   300 Newport Avenue
   Williamsburg, VA 23185

   Choose this option if you would like to pay by check.