
Judge-Led Education: Curriculum Development for Subject Matter Experts – A Lightning Course
Crafting Effective Learning Objectives – A Lightning Course
Are Per Se Standards for Enforcing Marijuana-Impaired Driving Scientifically Legitimate? A Lightning Course
An Overview of Afrocentric Facial Feature and Skin Tone Bias in Criminal Law – A Lightning Course
Evidence-Based Practices: A Judge’s Guide to Pretrial Detention for Non-Violent Offenders – A Lightning Course
Tribal Online Self-Study Across the Country Animal Law General JurisdictionSpecial Considerations for the Rural Court Judge: Web-Based
Mindfulness for Judges
Ethics, Fairness, and Security in Your Courtroom and Community
Judicial Writing (JS 615)
General Jurisdiction (JS 610)
2022 Judicial Academy – A Course for Aspiring Judges
Drugged Driving Essentials
Advanced Evidence (JS 617)
Taking the Bench: An Interactive, Online Course for New Judges
Handling Small Claims Cases Effectively: Web-Based
Handling Inquiries from the Media: A Primer for Judges
An Ethical Approach to the Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1986
Judicial Academy TribalFundamentals of Evidence: Web-Based
Advanced Tribal Court Management
Advanced Tribal Bench Skills: Competence, Confidence and Control
Designing and Presenting: A Faculty Development Workshop
Administrative Law: Fair Hearing (JS 612)
Special Court Jurisdiction: Advanced
Strengthening the Foundation of a Tribal Court: A Self-Study Course for Court Administrators
Court Management for Tribal Judges and Personnel
Strengthening the Foundation of a Tribal Court: A Self-Study Course for Court Clerks
Mini-Course Administrative LawArbitration, Family Mediation, and Other Alternatives for Resolving Disputes
Leadership for Judges
Ethics for the Administrative Law Judge: Web-Based
Evidence Challenges for Administrative Law Judges: Web-Based
New MilitaryCivil Mediation
Ethics and Judging: Reaching Higher Ground (JS 601): Web-Based
Conversations on Racial Justice Special Courts Lecture Appellate water International Symposium Traffic Web Course WebinarEffective Treatment for Substance Related Disorder
Elder Abuse and Undue Influence – What Judges Need to Know
Here’s Another Fine Mess I’ve Gotten Myself Into: Ethical Issues for Trial Level Judges
Financial Statements in the Courtroom – December
Financial Statements in the Courtroom – September
Financial Statements in the Courtroom – July
Surface Water – Groundwater Conflicts: A Case Study Of Conjunctive Administration of Water in the Upper Rio Grande Basin
Chasing the High: Motivational Strategies for Working with Substance Abusers
Web Self-StudyThe Examination of a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Violation from Roadside to Docket
Effectively Communicating with Families That Have Missing or Abducted Children Self-Study Course
A Thoughtful Approach to Racially Impartial, Research-Based Sentencing
Judicial Ethics and Social Media: A Lightning Course
DWI Court Enhancement: A Self-Study Web Course
Probate Matters: A Self-Study Online Course
When Science Comes to Court: Self-Study Course on Forensic Evidence
FreeSpecial Considerations for the Rural Court Judge: Web-Based
Mindfulness for Judges
Ethics, Fairness, and Security in Your Courtroom and Community
Judicial Writing (JS 615)
General Jurisdiction (JS 610)
2022 Judicial Academy – A Course for Aspiring Judges
Drugged Driving Essentials
Advanced Evidence (JS 617)
Taking the Bench: An Interactive, Online Course for New Judges
Handling Small Claims Cases Effectively: Web-Based
Handling Inquiries from the Media: A Primer for Judges
An Ethical Approach to the Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1986
Special Considerations for the Rural Court Judge: Web-Based
Why should I take this course?
As a rural court judge, you need a course tailored to your more sparsely populated community and jurisdiction. This faculty-led online course offers a convenient way to learn skills particular to the special nature of judging within a rural area, without having to leave your docket.
Who should attend?
This course has been specifically designed for judges who preside over courts in rural areas and small, possibly isolated jurisdictions.
Who are the members of the faculty?
This course is taught by judges who preside over small and rural jurisdictions around the country, and understand the special issues confronting rural judges.
How is this course taught?
Discussion assignments, writing assignments, reading, video and weekly live calls with faculty ensure this course is highly interactive, demanding, and educational. It is anticipated that you will spend between three and four hours on lessons per week, with a total of six weeks of instruction (week four is a break week). On Thursday of each week of the course, the faculty will deliver a live hour-long web conference at 11 am Alaska / 12 pm Pacific / 1 pm Mountain / 2 pm Central / 3 pm Eastern.
What should I tell my presiding judge or funding agency so that my attendance will be approved?
Research shows that web courses are as effective as live courses, with less expense and greater convenience. This is an opportunity for the rural judge to gain a great amount of education without having to leave their docket or bench.
Whom should I contact for more information?
For more information, please contact the Registrar’s Office at (800) 255-8343 or registrar@judges.org.