Judicial Fellowship Program 2026

The 2026 Judicial Fellowship Program is a professional exchange and residential learning experience for international judges, presented by Presidential Precinct in partnership with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation. The programme runs from 26 September to 10 October 2026.

Presidential Precinct / U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation lists this opportunity for Early- and mid-career judges and magistrates, Law, Governance & Human Rights, Global. Applicants should use the official call page to confirm final requirements before submitting.

The programme is designed for early- or mid-career judges and magistrates from Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Americas.

Applicants should have five to seven years of experience presiding over civil or criminal cases, strong English proficiency, leadership record, ethical conduct, and a commitment to strengthening the rule of law.

Applicants must be eligible for a U.S. visa.

Interactive exercises, case studies, simulations, and learning at the National Center for State Courts and the University of Virginia.

Judicial site visits in Washington, DC, including the U.S. Supreme Court, plus meetings with legal experts and exposure to the U.S. federal court system.

Skill development in opinion writing, mediation, collaboration, professionalism, judicial performance, and internal reform.

All travel, lodging, group meals, and group admissions are covered for selected participants for the duration of the 2026 programme.

Application deadline: Application deadline: Jun 1, 2026.

Confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, and submission route on the official call page.

Plan internal approvals, partner confirmations, budgets, letters, and portal submission before the final deadline.

Apply through the official Presidential Precinct programme page by 1 June 2026 at 11:59 pm Eastern Time.

Before submitting, check required documents, eligible costs, attachments, page limits, institutional approvals, and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration, or nomination stage.