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Fundamentals of Evidence: Web-Based – Fall
The Traffic Case: A Course for Nonlawyer Judges
Judicial Academy – A Course for Aspiring Judges
Judicial Writing (JS 615) – ONLINE
Civil Mediation
Special Considerations for the Rural Court Judge: Web-Based
Mindfulness for Judges
Fundamentals of Evidence: Web-Based
Taking the Bench: An Interactive, Online Course for New Judges – Spring
Impaired Driving Case Essentials
General Jurisdiction (JS 610) – Fall
Evidence in a Courtroom Setting (JS 633)
Fourth Amendment: Comprehensive Search and Seizure (JS 645) – ONLINE
Ethical Issues in the Law: A Novel Approach (JS 619)
Designing and Presenting: A Faculty Development Workshop
Civil Mediation: An Online 40-Hour Workshop
Decision Making (JS 618)
General Jurisdiction (JS 610) – Spring
Selected Criminal Evidence Issues: Web-Based JS 602
Advanced Trial Skills for Judges: Managing the Jury Trial
Ethics and Judging: Reaching Higher Ground (JS 601): Web-Based
When Justice Fails: Threats to the Independence of the Judiciary (JS 644)
Judicial Ethics and Social Media: A Lightning Course
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 TribalSpecial Court Jurisdiction: Advanced (JS 611)
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The Traffic Case: A Course for Nonlawyer Judges
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Strengthening the Foundation of a Tribal Court: A Self-Study Course for Court Administrators
Advanced Evidence (JS 617) – Online
Special Court Jurisdiction: Advanced (JS 611)
Essential Skills for Tribal Court Judges
Strengthening the Foundation of a Tribal Court: A Self-Study Course for Court Clerks
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) for all Judges and Lawyers: A Comprehensive Course
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Taking the Bench: An Interactive, Online Course for New Administrative Law Judges
Judicial Writing (JS 615)
Evidence Challenges for Administrative Law Judges: Web-Based
Designing and Presenting: A Faculty Development Workshop
Civil Mediation
Evidence Challenges for Administrative Law Judges: Web-Based
Administrative Law: Advanced (JS 649)
New MilitaryOperation Safe Arrival: Impaired Driving Interventions for Service Members and their Families
Best Practices in Handling Cases with Self-Represented Litigants
Ethics, Fairness, and Security in Your Courtroom and Community
Mindfulness for Judges
Conversations on Racial Justice Special CourtsFundamentals of Evidence: Web-Based – Spring
Judicial Academy – A Course for Aspiring Judges
Dividing the Waters Annual Conference
Lecture AppellateAdvanced Skills for Appellate Judges
Advanced Skills for Appellate Judges
Advanced Evidence (JS 617)
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60th Web CourseTaking the Bench: An Interactive, Online Course for New Judges – Fall
Selected Criminal Evidence Issues: Web-Based JS 602
Financial Statements in the Courtroom – October ONLINE
Judicial Writing (JS 615) – ONLINE
Taking the Bench: An Interactive, Online Course for New Judges – Fall
Handling Small Claims Cases Effectively: Web-Based
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All the reasons you have against allowing Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) in your court are wrong
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Effectively Communicating with Families That Have Missing or Abducted Children Self-Study Course
A Thoughtful Approach to Racially Impartial, Research-Based Sentencing
DWI Court Enhancement: A Self-Study Web Course
Probate Matters: A Self-Study Online Course
FreeTribal Courts – Exercising Criminal Jurisdiction in PL 280 States
Texas v. New Mexico: SCOTUS, Interstate Water Compacts & Federalism
Tribal Courts & Regulation of Attorneys
Colorado River:Â Navajo Water Rights Settlement with Arizona
Impaired Driving 2024: What’s New?
Financial Statements in the Courtroom – September
Lightning CourseJudge-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 CountryAdvanced Bench Skills: Self-Represented Litigants
The Antiracist Courtroom
Advanced Criminal Law
Managing Complex Litigation (JS 629)
Restorative Justice
The Antiracist Courtroom & Reducing Disparity Through Nontraditional Diversion
Drugged Driving Essentials
Animal LawGeneral Jurisdiction (JS 610) - Fall
Fundamentals of Evidence: Web-Based - Fall
The Traffic Case: A Course for Nonlawyer Judges
Judicial Academy – A Course for Aspiring Judges
Judicial Writing (JS 615) - ONLINE
Civil Mediation
Special Considerations for the Rural Court Judge: Web-Based
Mindfulness for Judges
Fundamentals of Evidence: Web-Based
Taking the Bench: An Interactive, Online Course for New Judges - Spring
Impaired Driving Case Essentials
General Jurisdiction (JS 610) - Fall
Evidence in a Courtroom Setting (JS 633)
Fourth Amendment: Comprehensive Search and Seizure (JS 645) - ONLINE
Ethical Issues in the Law: A Novel Approach (JS 619)
Designing and Presenting: A Faculty Development Workshop
Civil Mediation: An Online 40-Hour Workshop
Decision Making (JS 618)
General Jurisdiction (JS 610) - Spring
Selected Criminal Evidence Issues: Web-Based JS 602
Advanced Trial Skills for Judges: Managing the Jury Trial
Ethics and Judging: Reaching Higher Ground (JS 601): Web-Based
When Justice Fails: Threats to the Independence of the Judiciary (JS 644)
Judicial Ethics and Social Media: A Lightning Course
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
Ethics, Fairness, and Security in Your Courtroom and Community – ONLINE
Why should I take this course?
During this course you will examine real cases and use hypothetical scenarios to distinguish between proper and improper personal conduct in your courtroom and community activities. You will study research on implicit and institutional bias so that you can better recognize its effects. After attending, you will also be able to identify security risks and apply appropriate personal security measures while on the bench, in your home and with your family. Upon completion, you will be well-versed in the Model Code of Judicial Conduct, the foundation of this course.
Who should attend?
Any judge will benefit from attending this course regardless of the type of court or agency in which they sit. This course is valuable to both beginning and experienced judges, as well as judges anticipating a move into a leadership role in their court.
Who are the members of the faculty?
Judges, researchers, law and university professors, and judicial security experts, who have a mastery of their subject matter.
How is this course taught?
A variety of teaching techniques including lectures, case studies, large and small group discussions, and polling questions. The course is an excellent mix of the theoretical and practical.
What should I tell my presiding judge or funding agency so that my attendance will be approved?
Ethical breaches, security lapses, and systemic biases, even when unintentional, have far-reaching consequences. Attendance in this course will help judges identify and correct these issues within their court.
Whom should I contact for more information?
For more information, please contact the Registrar’s Office at (800) 255-8343 or registrar@judges.org.