The United States District Court for the District of Montana is accepting applications to serve as a lawyer representative to the Ninth Circuit Judicial Conference. This volunteer position is open to any member in good standing of the bar of the U.S. District Court for Montana. The selected attorney will serve a three-year term, from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2029, alongside three other lawyer representatives. Applicants from any division of the District of Montana are eligible, as current geographical representation requirements are already met. The full selection criteria are set forth in Standing Order DLC-35.
The duties of the District of Montana's lawyer representatives include:
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Attendance at periodic Ninth Circuit meetings
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Coordinating fundraising for prize money for winning Montana entrants in the Ninth Circuit High School Civics Contest
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Scoring essay and video entries for the Civics Contest
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Assisting with the planning and presentation of the Montana Judicial Institute (three-day continuing education course for high school civics teachers)
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Attending the Montana District Conference (typically held in September/October)
Lawyer representatives are reimbursed for travel costs associated with their service, subject to federal judiciary travel regulations.
The application window will close on July 15, 2026. To apply, please complete the survey at this link.