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Conducting the Trial (JS 632)

May 24-28, 2009 / San Francisco, CA
Tuition: $1,195
Early Discount: $1,095 by 2/23/09
Conference Fee: $370

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This program is designed for general jurisdiction and special court judges who would like a refresher course on conducting trials. After attending this course, participants will be able to take a proactive role in handling trials; use appropriate and effective courtroom techniques; manage pretrial discovery and motions; preside over pretrial conferences and trials; effectively deal with the media; discuss effective court security options and implement some security options in their courtrooms; apply early settlement techniques and styles to different cases; manage opening and closing arguments; control the introduction of evidence; and handle self-represented litigants in family, civil and criminal courts.

Qualifies for 2 credits toward the Judicial Studies degree and as an elective in the Certificate in Judicial Development, Dispute Resolution Skills, General Jurisdiction Trial Skills, Special Court Trial Skills and Tribal Judicial Skills programs.

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San Francisco, CA

The course will be held at the the Omni, San Francisco Hotel, (800) 843-6664, with a rate of $205 plus 14.07 percent tax per night. Reservations must be booked by April 29, 2009. Your group reservation code is NJC-05/09. This room block is on a first come basis and is not guaranteed.