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Administrative Law: Fair Hearing (JS 612)
Reno, NVWhy 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 […]
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Decision Making (JS 618)
Seattle, WAWhy 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 […]
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Tribal-State Collaboration for Indian Child Welfare
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Fundamentals of Evidence: Web-Based
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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Financial Statements in the Courtroom – September
Reno, NVAs the sponsor of this course, the AICPA is providing the following for each participant: After registering online, judges who have been approved to attend will receive a confirmation letter, via email, that contains additional information about logistics for the course. For questions and additional information, please contact Senior Judicial Education Manager Mary N. Burdick, […]
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Judicial Renaissance IV – Portugal
Lisbon, PortugalPrevious Judicial Renaissances have been held in Bordeaux, France; Seoul, South Korea; and Athens, GreeceTuition covers course fees, a cultural activity and group dinner, and breakfast and lunches. Tuition does not include airfare, lodging or other dinners.The National Judicial College's Judicial Renaissance course is an innovative and transformative experience for the judiciary. It's an intellectual […]
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Evidence Challenges for Administrative Law Judges: Web-Based
OnlineWhy 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, […]
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Colorado River: Navajo Water Rights Settlement with Arizona
OnlineFaculty: Honorable John Thorson, Convener, Dividing the WatersBidtah Becker, Chief Counsel to the President, Navajo NationTom Buschatzke, Director, Arizona Department of Water Resources
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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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Tribal Courts & Regulation of Attorneys
OnlineHonorable Stacie FourStar, Chief Judge, Fort Peck Tribal CourtProfessor Kekek Stark, University of Montana School of LawJames Jay Mason, Chair, Navajo Nation Bar Association Disciplinary Committee In partnership with the Tribal Law & Policy Institute.
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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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Managing Complex Litigation (JS 629)
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Ethics for Judges
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Judicial Academy – A Course for Aspiring Judges
Reno, NVThe NJC is presenting this 4.5-day program to 40 selected participants who want to be trial judges. The NJC will endeavor to select a diverse participant class (age, race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and national or ethnic origin.) to help in the national effort to ensure a diverse judiciary. Intended Outcomes The […]
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Special Court Jurisdiction: Advanced (JS 611)
Reno, NVWhy should I take this course? “Special courts” are those courts with a limited jurisdiction – such as traffic court, 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 […]