Who should attend? Impaired driving cases are often very technical and involved cases, which require a lot of specialized knowledge on the part of not only the attorneys, but also the judges. In addition, judges should be well-equipped with the methods needed to reduce the recidivism of repeat offenders. This course is designed to provide […]
Why should I take this course? Self-Represented Litigants (SRLs) now appear in court dockets in almost every area possible including domestic relations, traffic, criminal misdemeanor cases, small claims, and probate. SRLs pose a special problem for the judge presiding over such cases because SRLs are often not aware of courtroom procedures and evidentiary rules. Questions […]
Why should I take this course? This course is designed to spark in-depth discussion and analysis of ethical behavior and justice at the point which law, literature, and life experience intersect. Participants will immerse themselves in literary works that serve as the focal point of discussion. The curriculum involves a two-text approach: the literary text […]
Why should I take this course? This course offers both state and federal administrative law adjudicators a solid foundation in administrative law adjudication. This course will address the problems associated with all types of administrative law cases involving both represented and unrepresented parties. Who should attend? Adjudicators with less than five years of experience, who […]
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 […]
Distinguished Faculty: The faculty will consist of scientists, water administrators, water lawyers and judges with wide-ranging experience in water litigation and management in the Western United States Participants will be responsible for their own travel and lodging.
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 developed the […]
Why should I take this course? Judges should have a thorough knowledge and understanding of the rules of evidence that apply in their jurisdiction and be able to apply those rules competently and efficiently. Judges who are well-versed in the applicable rules and who have developed a framework for dealing with evidentiary matters, both fairly […]
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 […]
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 … develops your immune system;aids with […]
