To hear more of Juvaria’s reflections on this moment and why staying the course matters now more than ever, listen to the ABA Sound Advice episode here: www.americanbar.org/groups/litig...

These next steps reflect TAP’s commitment to widening access to appellate pathways and deepening the support we provide across the entire journey, from the first moment a student learns about appeals to the point where they are shaping legal doctrine, mentoring others, and leading change.

In the conversation, hosted by TAP alumnus Damonta Morgan, Juvaria reflected on what we’ve learned from engaging more than 200 stakeholders, including students, alumni, mentors, employers, and funders, about how TAP can deepen its impact. She also shared a preview of what’s next for us.

To those of you who have given gifts of time, energy, and resources, we thank you. You are helping us work toward a future where our highest courts represent all of us.

Learn more about the supporters who help make TAP’s work possible: theappellateproject.org/about-us/sup...

When emerging leaders like Ben have access to mentorship and resources, they can reach positions where their perspectives shape the law. And the work to make this reality possible is powered by the incredible community behind TAP.

Ben Reyes, a TAP alumnus from our inaugural cohort now working as a Litigation Associate at Blank Rome LLP, is part of that future. Through TAP's Mentorship Program, Ben found the support and community he needed to pursue appellate work and build a career in the field.

Thank you for believing in this mission and for helping us reimagine the future of our legal system.
Learn more about our impact and the community behind TAP here: theappellateproject.org

Your gifts of time, energy, and resources are powering TAP into our next stage of progress as we continue to empower law students and young professionals with the mentorship, training, and community they need to thrive in appellate practice.

We’re sharing how Josh drew on his military experience to mentor fellow veteran and TAP alumni Alex Porter. Read their full story here: theappellateproject.org/news-and-voi...

Their absence isn't just a loss of potential talent. It undermines the foundational promise that our justice system serves everyone equally—a promise that can only be fulfilled when those delivering justice reflect and understand the full range of communities who rely on it.

The issue compounds when you consider how many veterans also come from other underrepresented backgrounds—including communities of color, immigrant families, and first-generation professionals.

Yet that principle doesn't always carry over to the legal profession. Veterans remain underrepresented in clerkships and on the bench.

Read the full story of how Alex translated his military experience into a legal career with help from his TAP mentor: theappellateproject.org/news-and-voi...

We're recognizing that diverse perspectives aren't just valuable additions to our judiciary—they're essential to ensuring courts serve everyone effectively.

Veterans bring unique viewpoints to the bench and bar, but they're part of a broader imperative. When our courts include voices from underrepresented backgrounds—they don't just build public trust. They expand the breadth of experience that informs how justice is understood and delivered.

Read their full story: theappellateproject.org/news-and-voi...

As veterans remain underrepresented in clerkships and on the bench, Josh and Alex's mentorship demonstrates how building community around the next generation creates pathways forward—ensuring future leaders from underrepresented backgrounds have the support they need to reach the bench and bar.

Through TAP's Mentorship Program, Josh helped Alex reframe his experiences as the kind of qualities that make exceptional clerks.

When Alex transitioned from the Army to law school, he faced a challenge many veterans know well: translating military leadership into language that resonates in civilian settings.