LEAD for Justice
LEAD for Justice
LEAD for Justice is a candidate recruitment and training program focused on offering judicial candidates (and those who are interested in running in the future) training on how to navigate the judicial appointment process and how to run a successful judicial campaign.
LEAD for Justice
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Launched in 2022
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Total Trained: 102
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Total Candidates: 53
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Judges Elected: 31
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Judges Appointed: 6
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Women Trained: 67%
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BIPOC Trained: 48%
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LEAD for Justice ⋆ Launched in 2022 ⋆ Total Trained: 102 ⋆ Total Candidates: 53 ⋆ Judges Elected: 31 ⋆ Judges Appointed: 6 ⋆ Women Trained: 67% ⋆ BIPOC Trained: 48% ⋆
LEAD for Justice Training
GLPA-LEAD is offering our LEAD for Justice training series again beginning in November of 2025. If interested in participating, please apply below.
In this exclusive 5-week, virtual training program we bring in experts from across Michigan to provide the best information on how to run a successful judicial campaign.
Trainings are held on Tuesday evenings from 6:30-8:30 PM virtually via zoom. The series kicks off November 4 and runs for five weeks, skipping the week of Thanksgiving and concluding on December 9 with an option compliance session offered on Dec. 16.
Tuesday, Nov. 4: Launching a Judicial Campaign & Campaign Fundamentals
Tuesday, Nov. 11: Judicial Ethics & Compliance
Tuesday, Nov. 18: Judicial Appointments & Endorsements
Tuesday, Nov. 25: no session due to Thanksgiving Holiday
Tuesday, Dec. 2: Judicial Fundraising
Tuesday, Dec. 9: Realities of Running for Judicial Office; Stories from the Campaign Trail
Tuesday, Dec. 16: Optional additional judicial compliance training
** Curious of what the training is like? See testimonials below from judicial candidates who have completed the training.
Are you interested in running for judge now or in the future?
Applications for our 5-week virtual training program are reviewed on a rolling basis. If accepted into the LEAD for Justice training program, you will be notified as soon as the next training is scheduled. Due to our 501c4 state, GLPA-LEAD is required to charge for our candidate trainings, the cost of the 5-week training program is $50.
We only accept a limited number of participants.
If you have any questions about our programming or are interested in partnering with us, please contact our Deputy Director Emily Boyer, at emily@glpacademy.com.
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What Judicial Candidates are Saying About LEAD for Justice
“LEAD for Justice has given me additional confidence in many areas of my campaign, including campaign finance, compliance and the nuances involved in running a judicial campaign. The team is always accessible to you and willing to provide helpful resources to ensure you are a success. I could not have asked for a better training experience leading up to my first campaign cycle as a candidate.”
— Elected Judge Charise Anderson, 3rd Circuit Court
“I am so grateful to have been afforded the opportunity to participate in the GLPA LEAD for Justice training. As a complete novice to the election and appointment processes, GLPA-LEAD provided step by step procedural programming that equipped me with the tools necessary to seek office by either means. Access to exceptional reference materials, expert presenters, and a wealth of knowledge and expertise of GLPA-LEAD staff were all invaluable tools. I am forever grateful for the personal guidance and encouragement received from Ms. West and the entire staff.”
— Appointed Judge Nicole Goodson, 3rd Circuit Court
“This is one of the most helpful programs I've ever attended. It provides a true blueprint to follow on the path to the bench. The resources and topics are 100% useful and has eased my mind in so many ways. The sessions on rules, deadlines, and technical requirements provide clear guidance and I feel less overwhelmed about the process.”