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Decision Making (JS 618)

September 7-11, 2008 / Monterey, CA
Tuition: $1,195 (Early Discount: $1,095 by 6/9/08)
Conference Fee: $360

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This course familiarizes participants with the factors that affect the decision-making process and assists them in the analysis of their own thinking and style. After attending this course, participants will be able to recognize their own decision-making styles; identify issues of fairness and equity; examine the use of judicial discretion; explore issues of credibility; analyze conflicts of interest and ethical dilemmas; recognize the factors that can cause an appellate court to overturn a decision; and write and communicate decisions more clearly.

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.

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Monterey, CA
Welcome to the beautiful Monterey coastline! This course will be held at the Best Western Beach Resort, (831) 394-3321 or (800) 242-8627, at a rate of $119 per night plus 10.05 percent tax for a garden view room, or $169 plus 10.05 percent tax for an oceanside room.