Judge-Led Education: Curriculum Development for Subject Matter Experts – A Lightning Course
Crafting Effective Learning Objectives – A Lightning Course
Are Per Se Standards for Enforcing Marijuana-Impaired Driving Scientifically Legitimate? A Lightning Course
An Overview of Afrocentric Facial Feature and Skin Tone Bias in Criminal Law – A Lightning Course
Evidence-Based Practices: A Judge’s Guide to Pretrial Detention for Non-Violent Offenders – A Lightning Course
Tribal Online Self-Study Across the Country Animal Law General JurisdictionAdvanced Judicial Writing
Fundamentals of Evidence: Web-Based
The Traffic Case: A Course for Nonlawyer Judges
Taking the Bench: An Interactive, Online Course for New Judges
General Jurisdiction (JS 610)
Fourth Amendment: Comprehensive Search and Seizure (JS 645) – ONLINE
Civil Mediation: An Online 40-Hour Workshop
General Jurisdiction (JS 610)
Drugged Driving Essentials
Selected Criminal Evidence Issues: Web-Based JS 602
Ethics and Judging: Reaching Higher Ground (JS 601): Web-Based
When Justice Fails (JS 644)
Handling Inquiries from the Media: A Primer for Judges
An Ethical Approach to the Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1986
When Science Comes to Court: Self-Study Course on Forensic Evidence
Judicial Academy TribalAdministrative Law: Fair Hearing (JS 612)
Strengthening the Foundation of a Tribal Court: A Self-Study Course for Court Administrators
Decision Making (JS 618)
Special Court Jurisdiction: Advanced (JS 611)
Strengthening the Foundation of a Tribal Court: A Self-Study Course for Court Clerks
Mini-Course Administrative LawEthical and Procedural Challenges for Administrative Law Judges: Handling Complex Issues and Cases
Advanced Evidence (JS 617)
Evidence Challenges for Administrative Law Judges: Web-Based
Logic & Opinion Writing (JS 621)
Evidence Challenges for Administrative Law Judges: Web-Based
Administrative Law: Advanced (JS 649)
New Military Conversations on Racial Justice Special CourtsSpecial Considerations for the Rural Court Judge: Web-Based
Mindfulness for Judges
Dividing the Waters Annual Conference
Lecture AppellateAdvanced Skills for Appellate Judges
Fundamentals of Evidence: Web-Based
Judicial Academy – A Course for Aspiring Judges
Judicial Writing (JS 615) – ONLINE
water International Symposium TrafficFundamentals of “Masking” and Suspensions for CDL Holders in Traffic and Criminal Courts (Missouri)
Fundamentals of “Masking” and Suspensions for CDL Holders in Traffic and Criminal Courts (Tennessee)
Fundamentals of “Masking” and Suspensions for CDL Holders in Traffic and Criminal Courts (South Dakota)
Fundamentals of “Masking” and Suspensions for CDL Holders in Traffic and Criminal Courts (Oklahoma)
Fundamentals of “Masking” and Suspensions for CDL Holders in Traffic and Criminal Courts (Nebraska)
Fundamentals of “Masking” and Suspensions for CDL Holders in Traffic and Criminal Courts (Mississippi)
Fundamentals of “Masking” and Suspensions for CDL Holders in Traffic and Criminal Courts (Louisiana)
Fundamentals of “Masking” and Suspensions for CDL Holders in Traffic and Criminal Courts (Kentucky)
Fundamentals of “Masking” and Suspensions for CDL Holders in Traffic and Criminal Courts (District of Columbia)
Fundamentals of “Masking” and Suspensions for CDL Holders in Traffic and Criminal Courts (West Virginia)
Fundamentals of “Masking” and Suspensions for CDL Holders in Traffic and Criminal Courts (Virginia)
Fundamentals of “Masking” and Suspensions for CDL Holders in Traffic and Criminal Courts (Vermont)
60th Web CourseTaking the Bench: An Interactive, Online Course for New Judges
Handling Small Claims Cases Effectively: Web-Based
Webinar Web Self-StudyThe Examination of a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Violation from Roadside to Docket
Effectively Communicating with Families That Have Missing or Abducted Children Self-Study Course
A Thoughtful Approach to Racially Impartial, Research-Based Sentencing
Judicial Ethics and Social Media: A Lightning Course
DWI Court Enhancement: A Self-Study Web Course
Probate Matters: A Self-Study Online Course
FreeFundamentals of “Masking” and Suspensions for CDL Holders in Traffic and Criminal Courts (South Carolina)
Fundamentals of “Masking” and Suspensions for CDL Holders in Traffic and Criminal Courts
Advanced Skills for Appellate Judges
Fundamentals of Evidence: Web-Based
Judicial Academy – A Course for Aspiring Judges
Judicial Writing (JS 615) - ONLINE
Enhancing Judicial Bench Skills (JS 624)
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 hear criminal or civil cases will benefit from this course.
Who are the members of the faculty?
The faculty for this course are highly experienced judges and experts in the fields of communication and decision-making.
How is this course taught?
The faculty uses a combination of lecture, question and answer, debates and class problems. You will be expected to participate in active discussions of current issues and to offer insights and experiences in dealing with such matters. Time is also set aside for small group discussions.
What should I tell my presiding judge or funding agency so that my attendance will be approved?
All judges can benefit from learning to be more efficient and by thinking “outside of the box.” They will have the opportunity to learn not only from the expert faculty but also from colleagues from around the country. Judges often rely on local legal culture to define how they conduct their courtrooms and trials. Examining the culture is important for ensuring growth and progress.
Whom should I contact for more information?
For more information, please contact the Registrar’s Office at (800) 255-8343 or registrar@judges.org.