Who should attend? Judges who have been recently elected or appointed. Who are the members of the faculty? Faculty are highly experienced judges and experts who bring a wealth of personal experience to their teaching. Faculty includes Judge Augustus Chen, Judge Kristi Harrington (Ret.), Professor Benjamin Holden, Judge David Kimberley (Ret.), and Judge Thomas Zonay. […]
Over the course of the four days, we will explore the most current research on mindfulness, including the neuroscience underlying mindfulness and the effects of mindfulness on work-related skills and behaviors. Specifically, participants will learn how mindfulness can help cope with trauma, and enhance leadership and communication. Mindfulness also … Research on mindfulness in the […]
PREREQUISITE: A law degree or completion of one of the following courses is required to attend: Fundamentals of Evidence (or its equivalent), Special Court Jurisdiction, or Special Court Jurisdiction: Advanced. Why should I take this course?Consistently rated as one of the top courses at NJC, Advanced Evidence is a must for judges who want to […]
Faculty: Adam Dodge
Faculty include:Hon. Scott Bernstein, 11th Judicial District of Florida, Unified Children’s Court; Dr. Marvin Dunn, Professor Emeritus, Florida International University; Hon. Reba Page, Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals; and Hon. Reggie Walton, Senior Judge U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia To ensure a room in the hotel room block, reservations must be […]
LOCATION:Kline Center for Judicial Education at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania ABOUT PITTSBURGHPittsburgh is centrally located and has an international airport served by major U.S. and international airlines. Located at the junction of three rivers, Pittsburgh has long since shed its erstwhile image as a steel town and has been reborn as a vibrant and […]
Hon. Neil Edward Axel, Senior Judge, District Court of Maryland
Faculty: Adam Dodge
Why should I take this course?The Fourth Amendment is the most implicated constitutional protection. It is also the most litigated. Accordingly, judges frequently have to rule on objections and motions concerning the Fourth Amendment. What is a search? When does a seizure occur? What are the types of searches and seizures? What interests are protected […]
Why should I take this course?Designed for judicial educators who want to improve their teaching skills, this workshop emphasizes a “learning by doing” model. Using Kolb’s Learning Style Inventory, you will identify your own learning style while recognizing the need to teach to your participants’ varied learning styles. The faculty will empower you to write […]
