• Evidence Challenges for Administrative Law Judges: Web-Based – Fall

    Online

    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, […]

  • Fundamentals of Evidence: Web-Based – Fall

    Online

    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 […]

  • 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. […]

  • Mindfulness for Judges

    Sedona AZ

    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 […]

  • General Jurisdiction (JS 610) – Fall

    Reno, NV

    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 […]

  • Special Court Jurisdiction: Advanced (JS 611)

    Reno, NV

    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 […]

  • Civil Mediation

    Reno, NV

    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 […]

  • Taking the Bench: An Interactive, Online Course for New Judges – Fall

    Online

    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. Faculty includes Judge Augustus Chen, Judge Kristi Harrington (Ret.), Professor Benjamin Holden, Judge David Kimberley (Ret.), and Judge Thomas Zonay. […]