Join the UJC

Join the UJC

Fall 2024 FYJC and Support Officer Application


Thank you so much for your interest in the University Judiciary Committee! Please find more information about the UJC and our Fall Recruitment below. Browse around our site to find out more!

IMPORTANT: Subscribe to the UJC Interest 2024 list to get updates on UJC recruitment! 

The Written Application is due 9/17 at 11:59PM EST. Please submit your application to [email protected].

Slides from our information sessions are now available here. We encourage you to check those out in advance of submitting your application for accurate information about the positions you're applying to!


Introduction to the UJC
Mission Statement: The University Judiciary Committee serves to promote a community of Safety, Freedom, and Respect at the University of Virginia.   
Function: The UJC is the independent, student-run judiciary body of the University of Virginia, which empowers UVA students to hold each other accountable by investigating and adjudicating alleged violations of the University’s 12 Standards of Conduct. Members of the UJC serve in a variety of capacities to facilitate impartial student-run hearings based on the ideals of student self-governance.   
How to Get Involved: Every fall semester, students may apply to join the UJC as support officers in the counselor, investigator, or educator pools. First-year students may also apply to be panel judges on the First Year Judiciary Committee (FYJC).  

  • Counselors: Serve as an advocate for accused and complainant parties going through the UJC trial system. Advise parties of their rights, assist in preparation of the cases, draft  statements, and verbally represent client(s) at trial.   
  • Investigator: Serve as an impartial investigator and record keeper for cases in the UJC trial system. Meet with both parties individually, interview witnesses, draft impartial investigator reports, handle evidence, and record trial proceedings.  
  • Educator: Serve as education and outreach representative of the UJC. Work with social media, coordinate events, speak to clubs, and field questions about the UJC.
  • FYJC: Serve as trial judge on cases of alleged violations of the Standards of Conduct committed by First Year peers. Facilitate trials; question complainant, accused, and witness parties; deliberate on verdict; and craft educative sanctions. (First-years Only)

 
Additionally, all members of the UJC are expected to participate in various UJC educational programs, effectively communicate with other members of the Committee and the broader UVA community, as well as consistently attend bi-weekly general body and pool meetings.  


Application Timeline
We are excited to accept new counselors, investigators, educators and members of the First Year Judiciary Committee (FYJC)! Below is a timeline for the UJC Fall 2024 Recruitment:

  • August 26: Fall Activities Fair
    • Find the UJC table to learn more about our work from members of our Executive Committee and learn about joining the UJC!
  • August 26: Applications Open. The Written Application is linked here.
  • September 2, 6:00-7:00PM: UJC Info Session #1, Newcomb 480
  • September 4, 7:00-8:00PM: UJC Info Session #2 -- FIRST YEARS ONLY, Newcomb 480
  • September 6, 3:00-4:00PM: UJC Info Session #3 -- Joint Info Session with Honor, Newcomb 480
  • September 10, 6:00-7:00PM: UJC Info Session #4, Newcomb 480
    •  7:00-8:00PM, Application Workshop #1
  • September 12, 5:00-6:00PM: UJC Info Session #5, Newcomb 480
    • 6:00-7:00PM, Application Workshop #2
  • September 13, 1:00-2:00PM: UJC Info Session -- GRADUATE STUDENTS ONLY, UVA Law School Room WB103
  • September 16, 12:00-1:00PM: Application Workshop #3 
  • September 17, 11:59PM EST: Applications Close.
    • Please email all applications in PDF form to [email protected]. Late applications will not be accepted.
  • Mid September: Written application round results released. Interviews with specific pools conducted.
  • Late September: Final application results released.

*Times and locations of the information sessions are subject to change. All information sessions will be held in Newcomb Hall 480. 


Application Process
The UJC application process consists of two rounds, a written submission and an in-person interview. 
First, applicants submit a written application by September 17th at 11:59PM EST (see details in the "Written Application" section). Candidates will have the opportunity to apply to up to two pools (Counselor, Investigator, Educator, and/or FYJC).
After the application deadline, applications are name-blinded and read by the UJC Executive Committee. Candidates who are selected to move on will be invited to interview in mid-to-late September. 
Interviews are conducted by the Senior Support Officer(s) of the pool's applicants indicated interest in and consist of a mix of technical questions (assessing candidates’ interest in the UJC and skills relevant to the pool) and behavioral questions (assessing your personality). Candidates may be invited to interview by multiple pools, but can only ultimately be accepted by one pool.


Info. Sessions
The UJC is offering four information sessions to introduce prospective applicants to the UJC and provide guidance on the application process. A list of scheduled information sessions is below:

  • September 2: UJC Info Session #1 (6:00-7:00PM)*
  • September 6: UJC Info Session #2: Joint Info Session with the Honor Committee!* (time TBA)
  • September 10: UJC Info Session #3 (6:00-7:00PM), Application Workshop (7:00-8:00PM)*
  • September 12: UJC Info Session #4 (5:00-6:00PM), Application Workshop (6:00-7:00PM)*
  • September 16: UJC Application Workshop (12-1pm)

*Times and locations of the information sessions are subject to change, and final locations will be announced later.
We recommend that prospective applicants attend an information session to learn more about the UJC and the various support officer roles, but the UJC does not consider attendance at information sessions or demonstrated interest in our application process. Slides from the information sessions will also be posted on the UJC website after the last information session, on September 12th. 


Please feel free to contact UJC Chair, Harper Jones, at [email protected] or Senior Educator, Christina Propheter, at [email protected], with any questions. 


For technical assistance or application submission support, please contact Senior Data Manager, Calvin Pan, at [email protected].