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Decision Making (JS 618)
Seattle, WAWhy should I take this course? Each and every day, judges are called upon to make decisions that affect the lives of the persons coming before them. This course familiarizes you with many of the factors that affect the judicial decision making process and assists you in analyzing your own thinking and style. During the […]
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Judicial Renaissance IV – Portugal
Lisbon, PortugalPrevious Judicial Renaissances have been held in Bordeaux, France; Seoul, South Korea; and Athens, GreeceTuition covers course fees, a cultural activity and group dinner, and breakfast and lunches. Tuition does not include airfare, lodging or other dinners.The National Judicial College's Judicial Renaissance course is an innovative and transformative experience for the judiciary. It's an intellectual […]
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Managing Complex Litigation (JS 629)
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Ethics for Judges
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Civil Mediation
Reno, NVWhy 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 […]
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Fourth Amendment: Comprehensive Search and Seizure (JS 645) – ONLINE
OnlineWhy should I take this course?The Fourth Amendment is the most implicated constitutional protection. It is also the most litigated. Accordingly, judges frequently have to rule on objections and motions concerning the Fourth Amendment. What is a search? When does a seizure occur? What are the types of searches and seizures? What interests are protected […]
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Drugged Driving Essentials
Indianapolis, INWho should attend?Any judges who hear traffic cases, or anticipate they will preside over a traffic docket in the future. Traffic issues affect all cases universally, thus it is always beneficial for a judge to be well-versed in the most pressing topics which are occurring today, and know how to manage the issues in an […]
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Restorative Justice
San Diego, CAFaculty: Judge J. Wesley Saint Clair (ret) joined JAMS Mediation, Arbitration and ADR Services after a sterling 30-year career as a judge in the King County court system. Initially as a District Court judge and then as a Superior court judge, a court of general jurisdiction. As a trial judge, Judge Saint Clair presided over thousands […]
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Advanced Tribal Bench Skills: Competence, Confidence and Control
HollywoodFLWhy should I take this course?This course will give you the confidence you need to effectively and competently handle the cases that come before your court. You will learn different techniques to address all manner of issues that may arise during trial. Who should attend?All tribal judges who wish to increase their skill level on […]
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General Jurisdiction (JS 610) – Spring
Reno, NVWhy should I take this course?Designed for the newer judge, the course introduces you to a variety of subjects and skills you will need and use in your judicial career. Both academic and experiential teaching techniques are used to provide you with the solid, basic understanding of various topics, from ruling on evidence to handling […]