Harvard, Georgetown, and NYU Lead The Legal Accountability Project’s Clerkships Database Subscribers By Law School for 2025–26
LAP was proud to serve over 1,200 law students and recent graduates with candid clerkship information via our nationwide Clerkships Database (AKA “Glassdoor for Judges”) during the 2025-2026 School Year. We hope to serve even more this school year.
The Legal Accountability Project Founder Aliza Shatzman Named Finalist for 2026 American Legal Technology Awards
LAP’s President and Founder Aliza Shatzman was named a Finalist for the 2026 American Legal Technology Awards in recognition for her pathbreaking work and contributions to the legal industry.
LAP Urges House Judiciary Committee to Conduct Impeachment Inquiry into Judge Ross
LAP sent a letter to Congress urging the House Judiciary Committee to conduct an impeachment inquiry into Georgia federal judge Eleanor Ross.
Second Circuit Judge Sarah Merriam Disciplined Again for Mistreating Clerks, This Time for Creating A “Tense and Challenging” Work Environment
LAP responds to the Second Circuit Judicial Council’s order regarding Judge Sarah Merriam, reprimanding Judge Merriam a second time, this time for creating a “tense and challenging” work environment. LAP filed our first judicial misconduct complaint against Judge Merriam in December 2025.
Federal Judge Receives Slap On the Wrist After Engaging In Sexual Relations In Chambers in Earshot of Staff and Lying to the Court About It
LAP responds to the Committee on Judicial Conduct and Disability’s Order order regarding an unnamed U.S. District Court judge within the Eleventh Circuit who engaged in sexual relations in chambers in earshot of staff and lied to the Court about it.
Third Publicly-Reported Instance Of Judicial Misconduct in Just 6 Weeks Highlights Outrageous Lack of Accountability for Judges Who Abuse Their Power
LAP responds to the Fourth Circuit disciplinary order regarding Maryland federal judge Lydia Kay Griggsby, who acknowledged that she created an “abusive workplace” in chambers.
The Legal Accountability Project Responds To Yet Another Federal Judge’s Resignation Amid A Misconduct Investigation
LAP’s statement on the judicial misconduct investigation into former judge Mark Wolf, who was improperly lionized in late 2025 for resigning to allegedly take a principled stand against Executive Branch overreach but, it appears, actually resigned to evade accountability.
The Legal Accountability Project’s President and Founder Aliza Shatzman Recognized As A 2026 ABA Legal Rebel
LAP’s President and Founder Aliza Shatzman was honored to be named a 2026 ABA Legal Rebel for her pathbreaking work to increase transparency and accountability in one of the most opaque areas of the legal industry.
The Legal Accountability Project Files Judicial Misconduct Complaint Against Second Circuit Judge Sarah Merriam
LAP took a significant step toward real judicial accountability this month by filing our first judicial misconduct complaint against Second Circuit Judge Sarah Merriam.
Georgetown Law Students Can Access LAP’s Database for Free, Thanks to Generous Donation
Georgetown Law students can access LAP’s Database free of charge, thanks to a generous donation.
Harvard, Yale, and NYU Again Top List of The Legal Accountability Project’s Clerkships Database Subscribers By Law School
LAP shares Clerkships Database user numbers by law school for the 2024-2025 school year.
LAP Announces Revised Pricing for Centralized Clerkships Database
LAP announces a slight price increase for Clerkships Database subscribers for the 2025-2026 School Year.
The Legal Accountability Project Celebrates Our Third Anniversary
The Legal Accountability Project celebrates three years of delivering for law students, law clerks, the legal industry, the judiciary, and society generally.
Rutgers Law School Students Can Access LAP’s Database for Free, Thanks to A Generous Alumni Donation
Rutgers Law School students can access LAP’s Clerkships Database for free this year, thanks to a generous donation by Jerry Levine (‘07).
The Legal Accountability Project Applauds Introduction of TRUST Act to Restore Trust in the Federal Courts
LAP applauds the introduction of the TRUST Act to close the loophole that currently allows federal judges to retire or resign to evade accountability.
LAP President Aliza Shatzman To Speak at Law Day of Action Rally in Carlisle, PA
LAP’s President and Founder Aliza Shatzman will speak on National Law Day of Action at a Rally To Support Our Courts in Carlisle, PA.
The Legal Accountability Project Accepts 2025 Ms. JD Limitless Leadership Award in San Francisco
The Legal Accountability Project is honored to receive Ms. JD’s 2025 Limitless Leadership Award, recognizing a pioneering organization embodying a spirit of excellence and a deep commitment to advancing gender equity in the legal profession.
Houston Law Students Can Access LAP’s Database for Free, Thanks to A Generous Donation
Houston Law students can access LAP’s Database for free, thanks to a generous donation from Professor Renee Knake Jefferson.
The Legal Accountability Project Celebrates One-Year Anniversary of Upending the Clerkship System
One year ago, judicial clerkship hiring changed forever. LAP celebrates the one-year anniversary of our Clerkships Database launch.
The Legal Accountability Project is Grateful for Returning Sponsor Corbi Law’s Generous Support
LAP is grateful to returning sponsor Corbi Law.

