"This was an exceptional program that every lawyer - regardless of whether they aspire to ultimately become a judge or not - should take for their own personal growth and development. The best CLE program I have taken." - 2024 Participant"I really cannot say enough about the Judicial Academy. Being amongst peers and faculty dedicated […]
Why should I take this course? This program is designed for full-time, sitting judges who preside over jury trials. You will be provided with the tools to take a proactive role in handling jury trials, including jury orientation and management, voir dire, witness questioning, jury instructions, taking of the jury verdict, and more. Who should […]
Over the course of the four days, we will explore the most current research on mindfulness, including the neuroscience underlying mindfulness and the effects of mindfulness on work-related skills and behaviors. Specifically, participants will learn how mindfulness can help cope with trauma, and enhance leadership and communication. Mindfulness also … In addition to the didactic […]
Why should I take this course? The techniques developed in this course will positively impact the judge’s communication and dispute resolution skills on and off the bench. This is a thorough and interactive, hands-on course that combines theory with practice. Participants act as mediators in simulated sessions and receive feedback on their performance. For those […]
NJC will work with registered judges on the availability of NJC funding for travel and lodging expenses. If you are interested in available travel funding, please contact the NJC Director of Justice Solutions & Innovation, Alf W. Brandt, at alfb@judges.org. This course is currently full and the waitlist is closed.
PREREQUISITE: A law degree or completion of one of the following courses is required to attend: Fundamentals of Evidence (or its equivalent), Special Court Jurisdiction, or Special Court Jurisdiction: Advanced. Why should I take this course?Consistently rated as one of the top courses at NJC, Advanced Evidence is a must for judges who want to […]
For questions and additional information, please contact Senior Judicial Education Manager Mary N. Burdick, M.A. at burdick@judges.org or call 775-327-8230.
Why should I take this course?During this course you will examine real cases and use hypothetical scenarios to distinguish between proper and improper personal conduct in your courtroom and community activities. You will study research on implicit and institutional bias so that you can better recognize its effects. After attending, you will also be able […]
Class MaterialsAn electronic version of the binder will be shared a week before the class. Hard copies will not be provided. Participants are most welcome to print their binders. AttireBusiness casual: most participants wear jeans, comfortable pants, sneakers, or tennis shoes.
Issues addressed include the evaluation and sustainability of the Court’s community partnerships. This online course offers not only basic information, but a wealth of resources. The course is sponsored by the National Drug Court Institute and The National Judicial College with funding through the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration. You will have 60 days […]
This program is the result of a collaboration between the National Judicial College and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. The goal of this self-study course is to assist judges with increasing their knowledge surrounding the goals of the Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1986 (CMVSA), basic terms and provisions unique to CDL laws, […]
After completing this self-study course, which takes the average learner between 20 and 30 minutes, you will be able to: Give an example of a judicial advisory or ethics opinion that offers guidance on social media for judges;Recognize social media posts that may be ethically problematic for judges; andModify your own Facebook privacy settings to […]
Faculty: Judge in Residence Earl Penrod
