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Enhancing Judicial Bench Skills

March 3-6, 2008 / Reno, NV
Tuition: $985 (Early Discount: $885 by 12/4/07)
Conf. Fee: $235

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A practical course for new judges and those judges who want a refresher, this course gives participants the skills to oversee their courtrooms more effectively. After taking this course, judges will be able to recognize their role in making and protecting the record; apply practical trial management techniques to the pretrial process; better manage the effects of judicial stress; participate in media interviews more effectively; recognize how personal bias may impact judicial decisions; avoid bias and the appearance of bias; manage self-represented litigants and difficult attorneys efficiently; anticipate and address challenging issues involving jurors; conduct trials using innovative jury management techniques; and communicate more effectively with persons in their courtrooms.

*This course has been submitted for inclusion in the Judicial Studies degree program.

Qualifies as an elective in the Certificate in Judicial Development, General Jurisdiction Trial Skills, Special Court Trial Skills and Tribal Judicial Skills programs.

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Judicial Studies Degree Program

Receiving a master’s degree in judicial studies recognizes current accomplishments in judicial studies, encourages further achievements and enhances one's career. A Ph.D. is available to judges who achieve the Master of Judicial Studies degree.