JIB 2026

Register Now! PMC's Judicial Independence Benefit 2026

November 17, 2026 | The Franklin Institute and Zoom

Join us for our Judicial Independence Benefit, featuring Sarah Koenig of Serial as our keynote speaker.

This year, PMC is excited to honor Nick Chimicles with the Judge Edmund B. Spaeth Jr. Award for his contributions to Pennsylvania’s courts and the legal community. We'll also be celebrating Judge Gary Glazer and Alan Promer with our inaugural volunteer award for their steadfast support as PMC Civics presenters!

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PMC Civics in Action

PMC’s Civics is empowering students to become the future jurors, voters, judges and lawyers of our communities. 

To see our impact and highlights from last year's programming, hear directly from students and teachers, and learn more about why civics education matters, check out our PMC Civics Magazine below!

We're seeking volunteers and school partners to help expand the program in Fall 2026!

 

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One Day Law School for Journalists 2026

Thank you to everyone for joining PMC's One Day Law School for Journalists!

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Watch Our Recent Workshops

PMC holds PMC Shares workshops that provide court users with the information necessary to navigate our courts with confidence. Our workshop topics include Court Basics, Judicial Elections & Evaluating Candidates, Landlord-Tenant Disputes, How to Administer an Estate, Family Court, Criminal Court, and Protection from Abuse.

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Inform Yourself About Judicial Elections
While PMC supports other methods of judicial selection, we believe that as long as judges are elected, voters deserve clear, nonpartisan information about the candidates and the election process.
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Learn about PA's Courts
When it comes to our courts, knowledge is power. PMC has developed a number of self-help resources to familiarize Pennsylvanians with the courts.
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PMC in the Community™
The first step in making our courts fair is making them accessible to all. Learn more about our judiciary, or provide people with the tools they need to navigate the court system.

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