Inland Empire Judicial Applicant Mentorship Program

PROGRAM PURPOSE
The purpose of this program is to formalize the recruitment and development of qualified and diverse judicial candidates in both San Bernardino and Riverside counties. The program is designed to identify, encourage and provide mentors for all individuals considering a judicial career.

HOW DOES IT WORK?
If an attorney is interested in applying to be a judge, they will be invited to speak to the Presiding Judge for an introduction and overview of the program. Prospective applicants will be offered one-on-one mentorship by a judge assigned to discuss career objectives, answer questions, and review the application. Participation in the mentor program is not a guarantee of appointment.

COLLABORATION WITH BAR GROUPS
San Bernardino and Riverside Counties collaborate with local bar association that already have judicial recruitment programs. The program is not intended to replace existing bar programs, but to complement efforts by providing bar associations with current insight into the Governor’s judicial qualifications and priorities.

For more information and instructions on how to complete the Judicial Applicant Application, please visit the State of California’s website https://www.gov.ca.gov/instructions-for-completing-judicial-appointment-applications/.