Taking the Bench: An Interactive, Online Course for New Administrative Law Judges

Online

As newly elected or appointed ALJs, the participants will likely have many questions about transitioning from their current jobs to their new roles. Week one focuses on what it means to be an ALJ. Further, it addresses the ethical requirements in transitioning from the bar to the ALJ bench. Week two focuses on what new […]

Selected Criminal Evidence Issues: Web-Based JS 602

Online

Why should I take this course?This faculty-led online course offers a convenient way to explore ways to make evidentiary rulings quickly and confidently in criminal cases without having to leave your docket. Who should attend? This course is designed for judges who preside over criminal trials and want to quickly and confidently make evidentiary rulings, family […]

Fundamentals of Evidence: Web-Based – Spring

Online

Why should I take this course?The NJC designed this course for judges who need an introduction or a refresher in the Federal Rules of Evidence and their practical application in court. During the course, the faculty will cover the Federal Rules of Evidence, focusing on those areas which most often impact trial judges, while also […]

Evidence Challenges for Administrative Law Judges: Web-Based

Online

Why should I take this course? The evidence issues that an Administrative Law Judge confronts can be complex and challenging. This web course offers a convenient way to explore ways to make evidentiary rulings quickly and confidently without having to leave your docket. Who should attend? Full-time or part-time administrative law judges from urban or […]

Judicial Writing (JS 615) – ONLINE

Online

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 […]

Drugged Driving Essentials

Indianapolis, IN

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 […]

Judicial Academy – A Course for Aspiring Judges

Reno, NV

The NJC is presenting this 4.5-day program to 40 selected participants who want to be trial judges. The NJC will endeavor to select a diverse participant class (age, race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and national or ethnic origin.) to help in the national effort to ensure a diverse judiciary. Intended Outcomes The […]

General Jurisdiction (JS 610) – Spring

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 […]

Essential Skills for Tribal Court Judges

Reno, NV

Why should I take this course? If you are new to the bench, this course will help you develop and apply the skills necessary to function successfully as a Tribal Court Judge. You will be faced with resolving challenges in the areas of civil procedure, civil jurisdiction, criminal procedure and criminal jurisdiction. Particularly, you will […]

Decision Making (JS 618)

New Orleans

Why should I take this course?Each and every day, judges are called upon to make decisions that affect the lives of the persons coming before them. This course familiarizes you with many of the factors that affect the judicial decision making process and assists you in analyzing your own thinking and style. During the course, […]