Sentencing Commission Recruits Circuit Lawyers
Published Date: 12/19/2025
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The United States Sentencing Commission is looking for new members to join its Practitioners Advisory Group, specifically for the Ninth Circuit and D.C. Circuit seats. If you’re eligible and interested, send in your application by February 17, 2026. This is a great chance to help shape federal sentencing rules and have your voice heard in the justice system!
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