Institute for Court Management Fellows
Advance your career with the premier leadership program for court professionals.
A world-class learning experience
Coursework for leaders & future leaders
Build on the knowledge and skills gained during the Certified Court Manager and Certified Court Executive certification process and reinforce the use of evidence-based decision-making.
Master’s-degree-level thesis
Graduate as a published author after completing your court project. Equivalent to a master's degree thesis, each project becomes part of the growing court administration literature in our library.
Residency in historic Williamsburg
Spend quality time with your cohort during a week at our headquarters in Williamsburg, Va. Take advantage of this opportunity for in-person networking while enhancing speaking and leadership skills.
The courses, residency, and research project provided a strong foundation for me to take the professional leap to become the administrative director of the Alaska Court System.
Stacey Marz, 46th ICM Fellows Class
ICM Fellows admission
Earn elite court management certification, master court governance, and strengthen leadership skills. Join other justice pioneers in our next ICM Fellows class. Applications are accepted once a year.
Meet ICM Fellow Kelly Sullivan
Kelly Sullivan, director of operations at the Sacramento County, Superior Court of California and member of the 53rd class, sits down with us to talk about her ICM Fellows experience.
Empowered to excel
Across the country, ICM Fellows are making their mark as leaders, advancing justice, and transforming courts. See how our alumni are driving meaningful change in today's justice system.
I never considered the pursuit of becoming an ICM Fellow as being on my career path. It always seemed like I was too busy, or it wasn't the right time, or the mountain was just too high to climb. After completing the ICM Fellows program, I think of this completely differently and wish I could go back in time. This program has altered the trajectory of my career path in ways I could have never considered and opened new opportunities that I didn't know existed.
Josh Sattler
52nd ICM Fellows Class, Court Administrator, Seattle Municipal Court
Take the next step
We're here to help. We can answer questions about the application process or connect you with members of our current cohort and/or alumni who can offer advice about the overall experience, time commitment involved, or any other concerns you may have.