• Enhancing Judicial Bench Skills (JS 624)

    Portland OR

    Why should I take this course?A practical course for new judges and for judges who want a fresh look at their role on the bench, this course provides an opportunity to learn and practice the skills that you need to oversee your courtroom more effectively. Who should attend?General jurisdiction, special court, and tribal judges who […]

  • Handling Small Claims Cases Effectively: Web-Based

    Online

    Why should I take this course?Many individuals form their perceptions of the justice system through interactions with courts that handle issues such as those found in small claims cases. After this faculty-led online course, you will be able to positively impact the public’s view of court processes. Why should I take this course?Many individuals form […]

  • Administrative Law: Fair Hearing (JS 612)

    Reno, NV

    Why should I take this course? This course offers both state and federal administrative law adjudicators a solid foundation in administrative law adjudication. This course will address the problems associated with all types of administrative law cases involving both represented and unrepresented parties. Who should attend? Adjudicators with less than five years of experience, who […]

  • Advanced Civil Mediation

    Reno, NV

    Why should I take this course? This highly interactive, fast-paced, skills-oriented program will provide experienced professionals with new tools to further enhance their mediator skills. Using practical exercises, demonstrations, simulations, and lecture, course faculty share strategies to overcome resistance to the mediation process, deal with difficult personalities, utilize advanced negotiation tactics and communication techniques, prevent […]

  • Scientific Evidence & Expert Testimony (JS 622)

    Reno, NV

    This course will provide you with the ability to evaluate and interpret scientific and forensic evidence and to rule confidently on their admissibility in both civil and criminal cases. Moreover, you will be able to highlight the limitations and challenges associated with certain types of forensic evidence and describe the current state of forensic methods. […]

  • Judicial Writing (JS 615)

    Reno, NV

    Who should attend?Any judge, judicial officer, law clerk, or court-affiliated staffperson who writes briefs, opinions, findings of fact, conclusions of law, jury instructions, or correspondences can benefit from this course. Who are the members of the faculty?This course is team-taught by Professor Elizabeth Francis (University of Nevada, Reno). Since 1992, this team has developed the […]

  • Best Practices in Handling Cases with Self-Represented Litigants

    Seattle, WA

    Why should I take this course? Self-Represented Litigants (SRLs) now appear in court dockets in almost every area possible including domestic relations, traffic, criminal misdemeanor cases, small claims, and probate. SRLs pose a special challenge for the judge presiding over such cases because SRLs are often not aware of courtroom procedures and evidentiary rules. Questions […]

  • Advanced Evidence (JS 617)

    BurlingtonVT

    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 […]

  • Judicial Renaissance Japan

    Japan

    Previous Judicial Renaissances have been held in Bordeaux, France; Seoul, South Korea; Athens, Greece; and Lisbon, Portugal. Tuition covers course fees, a cultural activity and group dinner, and breakfast and lunches. Tuition does not include airfare, lodging or other dinners. Please click Register to join the interested list to receive updates as they become available. […]