The National Judicial Summit: The Foundation and Future of the Judiciary

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Santa Fe NM

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$1299

Santa Fe NM

June 8, 2026 to June 10, 2026

Join judges from across the nation in a conference that combines judicial education with interactive learning opportunities in this first-of-its-kind national judicial conference. The National Judicial College is collaborating with the New Mexico Court Education Institute to offer this brand new conference in one of America's most unique cities.

The plenary sessions will highlight the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the importance of protecting the ideals and rights captured so long ago; the Ethics of Spirituality and Leadership; the Constitutional Separation of Powers; and Pursuing Justice and Embracing Challenges.

Keynote:  Celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence Eric H. Holder Jr., former U.S. Attorney General and co-author of Our Unfinished March, brings a deeply informed, justice-oriented perspective to the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Holder explores how the right to vote—central to the democratic vision of the Declaration—has been expanded, threatened, and defended across U.S. history, and why protecting it is essential to honoring America’s founding ideals.

One full day is dedicated to breakout tracks, including AI and the Future of the Judiciary, Practical Skills for Judges, Justice at the Intersections, and the Los Alamos National Labs Scientific track. One of the tracks, a seminar at St. John’s College, will have limited spaces available. Register early for your chance to be first in line.

For the agenda and course logistics, please visit the Summit webpage

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Course $1299

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New Mexico judges.  If you are a current Appellate, District, or Metro Court Judge in New Mexico, please do not register through the National Judicial College. Your attendance is required, and your registration fee will be paid by the New Mexico AOC Court Education Institute (CEI). You will receive a registration link and further instructions from CEI. 

If you are a current New Mexico Hearing Officer or Special Commissioner, please do not register through the National Judicial College. Your registration fee will be paid by the New Mexico AOC Court Education Institute (CEI). You will receive a registration link and further instructions from CEI.

New Mexico Pro Tem judges and sitting New Mexico Tribal Court Judges please proceed to register through the NJC, but do not pay the registration fee. When you reach the payment page during the registration process, click the box labeled, “I need to request a certified payment plan or a deferred payment plan.” And Then select the option: My agency will pay my tuition and fees directly to the NJC, but only after I have completed the course. I understand that I will be personally responsible for payment of the withdrawal penalties should I withdraw or not complete the course.” 

New Mexico judges with questions should contact:  courteducation@nmcourts.gov

This course qualifies for The National Judicial College Certificate in Judicial Development program Administrative Law Adjudication Skills, Dispute Resolution Skills, General Jurisdiction Trial Skills, Special Court Trial Skills, and Tribal Judicial Skills disciplines.

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Join judges from across the nation in a conference that combines judicial education with interactive learning opportunities in this first-of-its-kind national judicial conference. The National Judicial College is collaborating with the New Mexico Court Education Institute to offer this brand new conference in one of America's most unique cities.

The plenary sessions will highlight the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the importance of protecting the ideals and rights captured so long ago; the Ethics of Spirituality and Leadership; the Constitutional Separation of Powers; and Pursuing Justice and Embracing Challenges.

Keynote:  Celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence Eric H. Holder Jr., former U.S. Attorney General and co-author of Our Unfinished March, brings a deeply informed, justice-oriented perspective to the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Holder explores how the right to vote—central to the democratic vision of the Declaration—has been expanded, threatened, and defended across U.S. history, and why protecting it is essential to honoring America’s founding ideals.

One full day is dedicated to breakout tracks, including AI and the Future of the Judiciary, Practical Skills for Judges, Justice at the Intersections, and the Los Alamos National Labs Scientific track. One of the tracks, a seminar at St. John’s College, will have limited spaces available. Register early for your chance to be first in line.

For the agenda and course logistics, please visit the Summit webpage

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