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Ethics, Bias and the Administrative Law Judge:
A Web Based Course

September 22-November 6, 2008 / Web
Tuition: $550 (No Early Discount)
No Conf. Fee

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This Web-based course will use hypothetical scenarios, interactive learning activities and online discussion to explore the ethical issues that face the administrative law judge. After this course, participants will be able to rule with confidence, knowing their decisions are ethically appropriate; apply the Model Code of Judicial Conduct for federal administrative law judges; and explain the differences between their individual state codes and the Model Code. Participants will also be able to summarize the importance of learning about different cultures and their impact on the administrative hearing; and reduce bias and prejudice to maintain the integrity of the administrative process. Participants will have weekly assignments, online group discussions and six live Web conferences with the faculty. It is anticipated that judges will spend between five and six hours on lessons per week.

Qualifies as an elective in the Certificate in Judicial Development, Administrative Law Adjudication Skills and Dispute Resolution Skills programs.

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Additional ALJ Courses

Administrative Law: High Volume

Offered biennially in odd-numbered years.
This course offers specialized training in handling high-volume caseloads for administrative law adjudicators. It is designed to help administrative law judges ensure that the constitutional requirements of due process are met at all hearings while maintaining efficiency and fairness.

Qualifies as a requirement in the Certificate in Judicial Development, Administrative Law Adjudication Skills program.