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Conducting the Trial (JS 632)

July 28-31, 2008 / Reno, NV
Tuition: $985 (Early Discount: $885 by 4/29/08)
Conference Fee: $235

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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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Scientific Evidence and Expert Testimony
Offered biennially in
odd-numbered years.

Judges have become gatekeepers for the admission of scientific evidence and the testimony of expert witnesses, requiring them to decide if an expert’s qualifications are adequate and whether scientific evidence is reliable. After attending this course, participants will be able to recognize the judge’s role as a “gatekeeper” of scientific evidence and expert testimony; consider the consistencies and contradictions between the cultures of law and science; understand basic statistical concepts commonly used by experts; identify the scientific methods available to researchers studying complex human behavior; outline the proper function and qualifications of forensic pathologists; and identify key concepts relating to computer forensic evidence.

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