Why should I take this course? The evidence issues that an Administrative Law Judge confronts can be complex and challenging. This web course offers a convenient way to explore ways to make evidentiary rulings quickly and confidently without having to leave your docket. Who should attend? Full-time or part-time administrative law judges from urban or […]
This course is currently being offered at 2025 tuition prices. Register now to secure 2025 pricing. Price may increase later this fall as the 2026 calendar is finalized.
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 […]
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 transitioning […]
Why 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 […]
Who should attend? Judges who have been recently elected or appointed. Who are the members of the faculty? Faculty are highly experienced judges and experts who bring a wealth of personal experience to their teaching. How is this course taught? Discussion assignments, writing assignments, reading, video, and weekly live calls with faculty ensure this course […]
Why 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 course, […]
Why should I take this course? Who should attend? This course invites judges to more carefully and thoroughly examine the underlying principles of logical reasoning as applied to their decision-making and opinion-writing. Judicial writing is often as important as the determinations. Opinions should serve as a reasoned statement that justifies the outcome judges have reached. […]
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 […]
Why should I take this course? This faculty-led online course will use guided analysis with experienced faculty to teach you to identify and distinguish between proper and improper court-related behavior, communication between lawyers and litigants, and interactions with pro se/unrepresented litigants. This course will also explore how inherent bias may impact court proceedings, and how to […]
Why should I take this course? This advanced level, four-day course includes in-depth discussions on the nature of the judicial process, due process, judicial ethics, and understanding cultural diversity. Advanced techniques in decision making, judicial writing, judicial review, access to justice and virtual hearings are also addressed. Who should attend? This session is designed for […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
Why should I take this course?The evidence issues that an Administrative Law Judge confronts can be complex and challenging. This web course offers a convenient way to explore ways to make evidentiary rulings quickly and confidently without having to leave your docket. Who should attend?Full-time or part-time administrative law judges from urban or rural courts, […]
Why should I take this course?The NJC designed this course for judges who need an introduction or a refresher in the Federal Rules of Evidence and their practical application in court. During the course, the faculty will cover the Federal Rules of Evidence, focusing on those areas which most often impact trial judges, while also […]
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 […]
Previous Judicial Renaissances have been held in Bordeaux, France; Seoul, South Korea; Athens, Greece; and Lisbon, Portugal. Tuition covers course fees, cultural activities and group dinner, and breakfast and lunches. Tuition does not include airfare, lodging or other dinners. Unfortunately, the NJC cannot offer scholarships for this course. The National Judicial College's Judicial Renaissance course […]
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 … Research on mindfulness in the […]
Why 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 […]
Why should I take this course? “Special courts” are those courts with a limited jurisdiction – such as county courts, misdemeanor courts, domestic violence court, or small claims court, to name a few. Special courts are also courts serving a particular population, such as tribal courts. During this course, judges will receive a solid foundation […]
