Why should I take this course? Judges are facing more and more complex traffic issues as the law and technology progress. This course is designed to provide an overview of current traffic laws and technological trends and their application to the judiciary. Who should attend? This course has been specifically designed for traffic court judges, […]
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.
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 rural courts, […]
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 […]
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 […]
