PBS film premiere that is being hosted at the International House on the UC Berkeley campus on September 26, 2026, beginning at 6pm.

Retired Judge Emily Vasquez, the first Latina to sit on the bench in Sacramento County history, and recipient of the Rose Bird Memorial Award, is the subject of the PBS film entitled, "A Job in The Shade - The Emily Vasquez Story."

Growing up in the Central Valley of California, Judge Vasquez rose from working in the fields as a child to the bench and was also awarded the Ohtli Award, the Mexican Government's highest civilian honor for Mexican-Americans who make transcendent change in the community.

Find enclosed the eventbrite link below for simplicity in reserving tickets. The trailer to the film is embedded inside of the eventbrite invitation

Eventbrite

https://bit.ly/JudgeVasquezFilm

2027 JD Genesis Fellowship Application

JD Genesis is currently accepting applications for its 2027 Fellowship program. Each JD Genesis Fellow receives a suite of high-touch resources valued at over $6,000 across a comprehensive 18-month, four-phase fellowship.

The application deadline is Saturday, October 31, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.

https://www.jdgenesis.org/jd-genesis-fellowship/

AAMTI XII: Cal Mock Trial’s 12th Annual Fall Invitational Tournament. 

November 7-8, 2026

Mock Trial is an academic competition where students are given the opportunity to simulate trial advocacy. We are seeking qualified legal professionals to act as judges for this event. Collegiate Mock Trial provides a fantastic opportunity for students to grow trial advocacy skills, and our tournaments would not be possible without our wonderful judges!

Every year, UC Berkeley invites the most competitive Mock Trial teams to participate in high-level Mock Trial competitions. We have competitors of all genders, races, religions, orientations, and immigration statuses participating in our tournaments. Women in trial advocacy face a unique set of challenges, and this is a reality many of our competitors are already too aware of. Cal Mock Trial wants to prioritize recruiting judges who can serve as examples of successful women in the legal field, and provide opportunities for connection to the next generation of woman-identifying advocates. We want judges that reflect our diverse competitors, we want judges who have had unique experiences, judges that have had to navigate the legal field and intersectionality, we want judges like the members of the California Women Lawyers. 

The judging opportunities at AAMTI XII are:

• Saturday, November 7 8:30 am to 1:00 pm

• Saturday, November 7 1:00 pm to 5:45 pm

• Sunday, November 8 8:00 am to 12:30 pm

• Sunday, November 8 12:30 pm to 5:15 pm

To sign up as a judge for our 2026 tournament, please fill out this form listed on our website. It would mean the world to us if you could send out this opportunity to the members of your association or provide us with a list of emails we could use to send out information on this opportunity. 

In addition to helping to create a more welcoming and meaningful environment for young prospective lawyers, AAMTI judges have been eligible for MCLE credit, including 1 hour of Recognition and Elimination of Bias for past tournaments. While we have been accepted in previous years, we cannot guarantee that we will be accepted this year, but we will continue to provide updates on the status of our MCLE credit! Judges are also welcome to stay for provided meals between rounds.

You can access the proposals here: http://www.courts.ca.gov/policyadmin-invitationstocomment.htm

FACILITIES

ITC Number: SP26-09

Title: Facilities: Draft California Trial Court Facilities Standards, 2026 Edition

Deadline: Comments must be submitted by Tuesday, September 15, 2026, no later than 5:00 PM (Pacific Time).

PROBATED AND MENTAL HEALTH

ITC Number: SP26-08

Title: Probate Conservatorship: Handbook for Conservators

Deadline: Comments must be submitted by Friday, September 25, 2026, no later than 5:00 PM (Pacific Time).

Two new Special Cycle proposals are now available for your review and comments. You can access the proposals here: http://www.courts.ca.gov/policyadmin-invitationstocomment.htm

CIVIL AND SMALL CLAIMS

ITC Number: SP26-06

Title: Rules and Forms: Amendment of Rule 2.900

Deadline: Comments must be submitted by Wednesday, September 23, 2026, no later than 5:00 PM (Pacific Time).

ITC Number: SP26-07

Title: Remote Proceedings: Implementation of Senate Bill 174

Deadline: Comments must be submitted by Wednesday, September 23, 2026, no later than 5:00 PM (Pacific Time).

The State Bar of California is accepting applications for an attorney position on the Committee of Bar Examiners (CBE). Pursuant to Rule 9.4 of the California Rules of Court, this recruitment is for an attorney who has been admitted to practice law in California within three years of the date of appointment.

Applications are open through October 16, 2026.

Newly admitted attorneys interested in contributing their perspective and experience to the work of the CBE are encouraged to apply.

Learn more and apply!

Dear Future Prosecutors:

We are excited share the Orange County District Attorney’s Office will be hosting a Southern California Prosecutorial Job Fair, taking place on September 4, 2026, from, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM, at the County of Orange County Conference Center,located at 400 W. Civic Center Dr. Satna Ana CA. 92703.

This event is a fantastic opportunity for you to explore a variety of career options within various District Attorney Offices. You'll have the chance to learn about the unique office cultures, job openings, and the numerous benefits that come with a career in prosecution. Moreover, you can engage in on-the-spot interviews, which could be a significant step toward your future career. 

This event highlights the rewarding nature of prosecutorial careers, including the fulfilling opportunity for community service, job stability, and competitive salaries.  

If you would like to register, please do so here So Cal Prosecutorial Career Fair Registration Form by August 20, 2026.

We look forward to seeing you there and helping you take the next step in your legal career. Please mark your calendar and don't miss out on this incredible opportunity!

Respectfully,

Orange County District Attorney's Office

A new proposal has been posted to the California Courts website, at https://courts.ca.gov/policy-administration/invitations-comment

Court Interpreters SP26-05

Title: Court Interpreters: Revisions to Payment Policies for Independent Contractor Interpreters

Summary: The annual Budget Act instructs the Judicial Council to set policies and compensation rates for contract court interpreters, not to exceed the rates paid to certified court interpreters in the federal court system. In response to increasing interpreter expenditures and challenges in managing interpreter resources, the Court Executives Advisory Committee (CEAC) recommends revising the Payment Policies for Independent Contractor Interpreters to promote short- and long-term cost containment measures. These include implementing non-negotiable rates, establishing uniform travel compensation, standardizing contractual obligations for services rendered, and additional revisions to clarify and standardize administrative procedures across the state. To implement the required rate structure, CEAC proposes raising the maximum daily compensation rate for independent contractor interpreters to not exceed the rate paid to federally certified interpreters, as required by the annual Budget Act.

Deadline: Comments must be submitted by Monday, August 24, 2026, at 5:00 PM (Pacific Time)