August 06, 2019

Senators Warren and Markey Announce Extended Deadline to Submit Applications to Bipartisan Advisory Committee on Massachusetts Judicial Nominations

Deadline extended from August 7th to September 3rd

Washington, DC - United States Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) today announced that the bipartisan advisory committee tasked with reviewing and providing recommendations on federal district court candidates across Massachusetts has extended its application deadline from August 7, 2019, to September 3, 2019.

Candidates interested in applying for a U.S. District Court vacancy now have over three additional weeks to submit their applications to the Advisory Committee.

The Advisory Committee on Massachusetts Judicial Nominations, first appointed in March 2013, solicits, interviews, and comments on applications for federal district court vacancies. Chaired by former District Court Judge Nancy Gertner, the Advisory Committee comprises distinguished members of the Massachusetts legal community, including prominent academics and litigators.

Interested candidates may access an application here and may direct questions to Judge Gertner at GertnerCommittee@gmail.com. Applications must be completed and received by September 3, 2019.

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