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ABOUT THE NJC

National Judicial College

The NJC is proud of its history of achievement over 50 years and is grateful to those who have helped us along the way. Yet our commitment to the thousands of judges we have served, and to those we have yet to serve, remains key to our mission of advancing justice through judicial education. In 2013, The National Judicial College will be celebrating a golden milestone – its 50th anniversary of proudly serving the men and women of our nation’s judiciary. Almost a half century ago judges and lawyers came together to create a new entity to address the educational needs of our nation’s judiciary. Today, the NJC stands as a testament to the thousands of judges who have come to the College seeking to enhance their professional skills. The College’s golden anniversary year will not only be a time to reflect on the achievements of the past – it will also be a time of renewed commitment to the tenets of our mission: education – innovation – advancing justice.

A LEGACY OF LEARNING

For 50 years, The National Judicial College (NJC) remains a national leader in judicial education. The first to offer programs to judges nationwide, the NJC continues to work with the judiciary to improve productivity, challenge current perceptions of justice and inspire judges to achieve judicial excellence. MORE...
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

For 50 years The National Judicial College has been meeting the ever-changing challenges of educating the nation’s judiciary. The years ahead will continue to demand new ways of thinking and delivery of innovative judicial education for our nation’s judges and court personnel. The NJC and its dedicated staff, faculty, trustees and board of visitors stand ready to meet those challenges with a steadfast commitment to providing education and innovation toward advancing justice. MORE...
BOARDS, FACULTY & STAFF

Since our founding, we have envisioned a collaborative and innovative synergy of outstanding faculty, dedicated learners and accomplished alumni, donors and friends collectively pursuing a key vision of increased judicial proficiency, productivity and competency. With this momentum, the NJC continues to be a unifying voice in that effort. The College’s dedicated boards, faculty and staff members stand ready to assist the nation’s judiciary with innovative programs and services that have become the hallmark of our success. MORE...
BOARD OF VISITORS

The NJC’s Board of Visitors is a nationally recognized and select group of individuals charged with furthering the quality of education offered by the NJC. They are renowned professionals who bring a cross-section of perspectives to improve the administration of justice through education. Members also serve as goodwill ambassadors of the NJC by enhancing awareness of the College and assisting with fundraising efforts. MORE...
NJC PARTNERS

Strategic partnerships enable the NJC to develop shared processes for mutual success in achieving goals that no individual organization could achieve on its own. Building these innovative partnerships with key justice entity stakeholders has allowed the NJC to expand its reach and scope of judicial education offerings. MORE...
JACKSON LECTURE SERIES

The NJC's Jackson Lecture series is held twice a year during the College's General Jurisdiction course. It is named after Robert Houghwout Jackson who is best remembered for his vigorous decisions and wisdom and for his role as America’s chief prosecutor in the Nuremberg War Trials. MORE...

NJC Gift Shop

The NJC offers various items for sale in the Gift Shop like T-shirts, sweatshirts, jackets, pins, mugs, padfolios and more. When you visit the NJC, come by the gift shop or order from our online order form. The NJC also sells state seals.
NJC Press

The NJC produces and features quality books on subjects like search and seizure, evidence, capital litigation and complex litigation by authors from around the nation. To order an NJC publication, please fill out the NJC Press Order Form.
Press Room & Media

For media and press inquiries about The National Judicial College, please contact the NJC's Communications Office at (800) 255-8343, (775) 327-8285 or email for more information. For NJC logo downloads, click here.

ABOUT THE NJC

NJC Gift Shop

NJC Press

Press Room & Media