Committees
The College has 62 State and Province Committees and 40 General Committees. State and Province Committees identify, investigate and nominate candidates for Fellowship in the College, as well as organize local outreach events and social events for Fellows. General Committees are each guided by their respective mandates.
Committee appointments are made on an annual basis by officers of the College. Terms begin immediately following the Annual Meeting, which is generally held in late September. If you are a Fellow and you are interested in serving on a committee, complete our Committee Interest Form.
Partnership with the National Constitution Center: Peer-to-Peer Scholar Exchange Program
If you are looking for an easy, fun and rewarding way to help further two of the College’s important goals – civics education and outreach to the greater community – the College is excited to partner with the National Constitution Center to teach civics to students through their Peer-to-Peer Scholar Exchange Program. For more information on the program and to learn how you can get involved, click below.
Judge at a Regional Competition
The College annually sponsors four competitions for law students. In Canada, we sponsor the Gale Cup and the Sopinka Cup. In the United States, we sponsor the National Moot Court Competition and the National Trial Competition. Both of the U.S. competitions are preceded by regional rounds, and Fellows are encouraged to serve as judges. Each of the competition web pages list the upcoming regional competition dates and the Fellow responsible for securing judges in that area.
The Reputation Project
Building and Maintaining Your Reputation is designed to help law students and young lawyers understand the importance of a professional reputation and the lasting impact it can have on a legal career. Presented by Fellows of the College, the program explores the habits, mindset, and professional practices that contribute to credibility, trust, and integrity within the legal profession, while also identifying common pitfalls that can damage one’s reputation and impede long-term success. Click the arrow below for more information.
Teaching Abroad
The College’s International Committee identifies, assists in the planning of, and promotes participation by Fellows in trial skills training for lawyers and other legal education initiatives consistent with the mandate of the College in appropriate countries outside of the United States and Canada.
All Fellows are welcome to participate. Fellows are financially responsible for their travel and hotel accommodations, but the Committee offers scholarships for public interest Fellows including judges, public defenders, and prosecutors. Click below for more information.
Trial Advocacy Training
Numerous opportunities arise throughout the year for Fellows to participate in various types of trial advocacy training programs. Such opportunities are advertised in the eBulletin or via a special email message.
Local Events
Local events, such as a chapter annual dinner, are typically organized by the Chair of the State or Province Committee. Details may be noted on your chapter's page.