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The mission of the American Judicature Society is to secure and promote an independent and qualified judiciary and a fair system of justice. Founded in 1913, the AJS is an independent, non-partisan, membership organization working nationally to protect the integrity of the American justice system. AJS’s diverse and broadly based membership – including judges, lawyers, and members of the public – promotes fair and impartial courts through research, publications, education, and advocacy for judicial reform. AJS publishes Judicature, a bi-monthly scholarly journal covering all aspects of the administration of justice, and the Judicial Conduct Reporter, a quarterly update on judicial ethics. The work of AJS focuses primarily on judicial ethics, judicial selection, access to justice, criminal justice reform, and the jury system. AJS membership is open to anyone who supports the improvement of the nation’s courts.