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Search & Seizure in Impaired Driving Adjudication: A Self-Study
OnlineFaculty: Judge in Residence Earl Penrod
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Taking the Bench: An Interactive, Online Course for New Administrative Law Judges
OnlineAs newly elected or appointed ALJs, the participants will likely have many questions about transitioning from their current jobs to their new roles. Week one focuses on what it means to be an ALJ. Further, it addresses the ethical requirements in transitioning from the bar to the ALJ bench. Week two focuses on what new […]
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Selected Criminal Evidence Issues: Web-Based JS 602
OnlineWhy should I take this course?This faculty-led online course offers a convenient way to explore ways to make evidentiary rulings quickly and confidently in criminal cases without having to leave your docket. Who should attend? This course is designed for judges who preside over criminal trials and want to quickly and confidently make evidentiary rulings, family […]
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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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Fundamentals of Evidence: Web-Based – Spring
OnlineWhy 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 […]
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Spring Training for Judges: Decision-Making, Leadership, and Team Dynamics
PhoenixThis 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.
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Judicial Writing (JS 615) – ONLINE
OnlineWho 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 […]
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Civil Mediation: An Online 40-Hour Workshop
OnlineWhy 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 […]
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Judicial Academy
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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 […]
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Taking the Bench: An Interactive, Online Course for New Judges – Spring
OnlineWho 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 […]