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Bar Seeks Candidates for CJDT and NLSP

July 14, 2023

The D.C. Bar Board of Governors is seeking candidates for appointment in the fall to the D.C. Commission on Judicial Disabilities and Tenure (CJDT) and the Neighborhood Legal Services Program (NLSP) board. The deadline to apply for these vacancies is Monday, September 11.

Applicants to the CJDT must be active members of the D.C. Bar and bona fide residents of the District of Columbia. Terms are for six years.

Candidates interested in serving on the NLSP board must be licensed attorneys who are supportive of the Legal Services Corporation Act and have an interest in, and knowledge of, the delivery of quality legal services to individuals living on low incomes.

To apply, submit a résumé and a cover letter stating the desired organization and a description of relevant qualifications and experience. Submit materials via email to Crystal White, board and committee liaison, at [email protected].

Appointments to the CJDT and NLSP will be approved by the Board of Governors in November. All applicants will be notified regarding the status of their applications shortly thereafter.

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