• 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, […]

  • 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. […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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. […]

  • 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. […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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. […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]