National Judicial Summit

Register For 2026 Summit

The National Judicial Summit 2026: The Foundation and Future of the Judiciary

Strengthening Judicial Excellence through Innovation & Alliances
June 8 – 10, 2026, Santa Fe, New Mexico

Join judges from across the nation in a conference that combines judicial education with interactive learning opportunities in this first-of-its-kind national judicial conference. The National Judicial College is collaborating with the New Mexico Court Education Institute to offer this brand new conference in one of America’s most unique cities.

Tuition: $1,299

What’s included:

Tuition includes conference sessions (8 plenary sessions and 16 break-out sessions) and meals (breakfast, lunch and snacks Monday & Tuesday; breakfast and beverages Wednesday).

Participants may be able to obtain up to 14 hours of continuing legal/judicial education if attending the full Summit.

New Mexico Only:

If you are a current Appellate, District, or Metro Court Judge in New Mexico, please do not register through the National Judicial College. Your attendance is required, and your registration fee will be paid by the New Mexico AOC Court Education Institute (CEI). You will receive a registration link and further instructions from CEI.

If you are a current New Mexico Hearing Officer or Special Commissioner, please do not register through the National Judicial College. Your registration fee will be paid by the New Mexico AOC Court Education Institute (CEI). You will receive a registration link and further instructions from CEI.

New Mexico Pro Tem judges and sitting New Mexico Tribal Court Judges please proceed to register through the NJC, but do not pay the registration fee. When you reach the payment page during the registration process, click the box labeled, “I need to request a certified payment plan or a deferred payment plan.” And Then select the option: My agency will pay my tuition and fees directly to the NJC, but only after I have completed the course. I understand that I will be personally responsible for payment of the withdrawal penalties should I withdraw or not complete the course.”

Day One: Plenary Sessions and Keynote Address