American Judicature Society

[2] At its peak, the AJS was a national and international organization that counted over 50,000 lawyers, judges, and layman from all 50 states, Canada, and 43 other countries as members.

[4] An outgrowth of Progressivism, it represented a response to demands for law reform that had been building for a number of years.

For 101 years, AJS worked nationally to protect the integrity of the American justice system through research, publications, education and advocacy for judicial selection reform.

[5] The Society's work has led to modernized administrative structures, stronger judicial ethics codes, and merit-based systems of selecting judges in many states.

It has served as a voice for the public's interest in effective courts, promoting greater transparency in judicial proceedings, and enhancing access to justice for all.