Deadlines & Themes for The Bencher

The Bencher magazine is the flagship publication of the American Inns of Court and published six times per year. Submissions are welcome and membership is not require to contribute an article. If you are interested in writing, please be sure to review our Editorial Policy and Submission Guidelines. Please contact our editor with any questions.

May/June 2025
Theme: Pro Bono
Deadline: February 1, 2025
Our country has a “Justice Gap”: the civil legal needs of impoverished Americans exceed the resources available to meet those needs. What programs or projects does your Inn have in place to address pro bono needs? Who are the beneficiaries of these activities, and how are they positively impacted? How did your Inn members contribute and how did they, and the Inn, benefit from their volunteerism? How do pro bono activities tie into the mission of the American Inns of Court? Share your pro bono stories.

Article submissions should be e-mailed to Rita Zimmerman. We look forward to having you contribute to The Bencher.