• Administrative Law: Fair Hearing (JS 612)

    Reno, NV

    Why 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 […]

  • Advanced Civil Mediation

    Reno, NV

    Why should I take this course? This highly interactive, fast-paced, skills-oriented program will provide experienced professionals with new tools to further enhance their mediator skills. Using practical exercises, demonstrations, simulations, and lecture, course faculty share strategies to overcome resistance to the mediation process, deal with difficult personalities, utilize advanced negotiation tactics and communication techniques, prevent […]

  • 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. 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 developed the […]

  • 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, you will be able to highlight the limitations and challenges associated with certain types of forensic evidence and describe the current state of forensic methods. […]

  • Financial Statements in the Courtroom 

    Reno, NV

    As 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, […]

  • 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. 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 […]

  • 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 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 […]

  • 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 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 […]

  • Special Court Jurisdiction

    Reno, NV

    Why 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 […]

  • 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. […]

  • 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 […]