Q: How do I enroll in the Certificate Program of my choice?
A: To enroll in the Certificate Program, please complete the NJC Registration form. You must have completed at least one course prior to enrolling in the certificate program. You will be notified by the NJC registrar of your acceptance into the program.

Q: Can I enroll in more than one Certificate Program?
A: Yes. You may enroll in as many programs as you choose. However, the same course cannot be used for more than two areas of certification.

Q: Can courses qualify in two or more areas of certification simultaneously?
A: Yes. For example, if you elect to enroll in both the General Jurisdiction Trial Skills and Dispute Resolution Skills Certificate programs, you will receive credit in both of those programs for selected courses as long as they are within the elective and required course options for both programs. However, the same course cannot be used for more than two areas of certification.

Q: How long do I have to complete the Certificate Program?
A: Upon acceptance into a Certificate Program, you will have six years to complete the program. For example, if you are accepted into the program in 2006, you would have until 2012 to complete the program.

Q: Will I be given credit for those classes that I have already taken (retroactive credit)?
A: From the point you are accepted into the Certificate Program, you will be given credit for a maximum of two qualifying courses listed in your Certificate choice dating back five years. For example, if you enter the program in 2004, you will be able to utilize two courses that were taken between 1999 and 2004, with a maximum of 10 retroactive credit hours.

Q: Will the NJC accept transfer credits?
A: Because of the distinctiveness of the NJC’s judicial education environment, the NJC does not accept transfer credits from other judicial education institutions.

Q: What are the fees for the Certificate Program?
A: The National Judicial College does not charge an application fee. The only NJC fees incurred are the usual tuition and conference fees charged for enrollment in all NJC courses. Early enrollment provides an “Early Discount” special rate.

Q: What do I receive upon completion of the Certificate Program?
A: Upon completion of the program, you will receive a Certificate in Judicial Development. This certificate will be awarded at graduation upon completion of the final course required for certification.