Judicial Outreach Month

March is Judicial Outreach Month in Massachusetts.

Since 2017, Massachusetts judges have participated each March in outreach activities as part of the American Bar Association’s National Judicial Outreach Week. In 2019, the Trial Court expanded the program into a month-long initiative, creating more opportunities for engagement with schools, libraries, senior centers, and community groups.  

Judicial Outreach Month (JOM) aims to strengthen public understanding of the court system across the Commonwealth. Throughout the month, judges and other judicial volunteers meet with community groups of all ages to discuss how courts work, highlight the role of an impartial and independent judiciary, build relationships with local communities, and answer questions. 

Want to request an outreach visit this March for Judicial Outreach Month? 

Visit this form to sign up 

For any questions, please reach out to [e-mail].  

To request a judicial visit year-round, visit the Judicial Speakers Bureau.  

JOM focuses on civic education and community engagement with schools, libraries, and community organizations. Past visits include middle and high school classes, Boys & Girls Clubs, cultural associations, councils on aging, and other community-based groups.

Print this flyer to share with your local community: 

Invite a judge to meet with your school, class, or organization in person or virtually. Learn about the importance of an impartial and independent judiciary directly from judges who address a variety of challenging matters presented to the courts every day.