American Judicature Society

The American Judicature Society (AJS), founded in 1913, is an independent, national, nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization of judges, lawyers, and other members of the public who seek to improve the justice system. AJS, which brings a public perspective to justice system issues, has the mission to secure and promote an independent and qualified judiciary and fair system of justice. Through research, educational programs, and publications, AJS's primary areas of focus are judicial independence, ethics, and selection; the jury; and the criminal justice system.