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 […]
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 […]
Who should attend?Any judges who hear traffic cases, or anticipate they will preside over a traffic docket in the future. Traffic issues affect all cases universally, thus it is always beneficial for a judge to be well-versed in the most pressing topics which are occurring today, and know how to manage the issues in an […]
Faculty: Judge J. Wesley Saint Clair (ret) joined JAMS Mediation, Arbitration and ADR Services after a sterling 30-year career as a judge in the King County court system. Initially as a District Court judge and then as a Superior court judge, a court of general jurisdiction. As a trial judge, Judge Saint Clair presided over thousands […]
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 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 […]
Previous Judicial Renaissances have been held in Bordeaux, France; Seoul, South Korea; Athens, Greece; and Lisbon, Portugal. Tuition covers course fees, a cultural activity and group dinner, and breakfast and lunches. Tuition does not include airfare, lodging or other dinners. Tuition for 2025 is yet to be determined. Please click Register to join the interested […]
