Court Administration Academy for Presiding and All Judges
Judicial Executive Leadership by Harvard Law School Executive Education
WebinarBatson Issues in Capital Jury Selection
Identification of Medications for OUD: Effects and Methods of Use
Ensuring Effective Legal Representation in Capital Cases
Water Tribal History & Law Webinar
Becoming Trauma Informed: An Important Consideration in the Courtroom
TribalWebinar Web Self-Study For Lawyers Free Court Clerks Lightning Course Capital punishment Tribal Online Self-Study Across the Country Animal Law General JurisdictionTaking the Bench: An Interactive, Online Course for New Judges – Fall
General Jurisdiction (JS 610) – Fall
Fundamentals of Evidence: Web-Based – Fall
Selected Criminal Evidence Issues: Web-Based JS 602
Civil Mediation
Taking the Bench: An Interactive, Online Course for New Judges – Spring
Impaired Driving Case Essentials
Evidence in a Courtroom Setting (JS 633)
Ethical Issues in the Law: A Novel Approach (JS 619)
General Jurisdiction (JS 610) – Spring
Ethics, Fairness, and Security in Your Courtroom and Community
Mindfulness for Judges
Advanced Evidence (JS 617) – Online
Advanced Trial Skills for Judges: Managing the Jury Trial
Judicial Academy TribalAdministrative Law: Fair Hearing (JS 612)
Judicial Academy
Fundamentals of Evidence: Web-Based – Spring
Impaired Driving in Indian Country
Mini-Course Administrative LawEvidence Challenges for Administrative Law Judges: Web-Based – Fall
Ethical and Procedural Challenges for Administrative Law Judges: Handling Complex Issues and Cases
Decision Making (JS 618)
Evidence Challenges for Administrative Law Judges: Web-Based
Administrative Law: Advanced (JS 649)
New MilitaryThe Traffic Case: A Course for Nonlawyer Judges
Operation Safe Arrival: Impaired Driving Interventions for Service Members and their Families
Designing and Presenting: A Faculty Development Workshop
Civil Mediation: An Online 40-Hour Workshop
Drugged Driving Essentials
Conversations on Racial JusticeThe Antiracist Courtroom
Advanced Criminal Law
Special CourtsSpecial Court Jurisdiction: Advanced (JS 611)
Judicial Writing (JS 615)
Best Practices in Handling Cases with Self-Represented Litigants
Ethics and Judging: Reaching Higher Ground (JS 601): Web-Based
Dividing the Waters Annual Conference
Lecture Appellate2025 Appellate Judges Education Institute Summit
Drugs in America Today: What Every Judge Needs to Know
water International Symposium Traffic 60th2025 Appellate Judges Education Institute Summit
Drugs in America Today: What Every Judge Needs to Know
Enhancing Judicial Bench Skills (JS 624)
Why should I take this course?
A practical course for new judges and for judges who want a fresh look at their role on the bench, this course provides an opportunity to learn and practice the skills that you need to oversee your courtroom more effectively.
Who should attend?
General jurisdiction, special court, and tribal judges who hear criminal or civil cases will benefit from this course.
Who are the members of the faculty?
The faculty for this course are highly experienced judges and experts in the fields of communication and decision-making.
How is this course taught?
The faculty uses a combination of lecture, question and answer, debates and class problems. You will be expected to participate in active discussions of current issues and to offer insights and experiences in dealing with such matters. Time is also set aside for small group discussions.
What should I tell my presiding judge or funding agency so that my attendance will be approved?
All judges can benefit from learning to be more efficient and by thinking “outside of the box.” They will have the opportunity to learn not only from the expert faculty but also from colleagues from around the country. Judges often rely on local legal culture to define how they conduct their courtrooms and trials. Examining the culture is important for ensuring growth and progress.
Whom should I contact for more information?
For more information, please contact the Registrar’s Office at (800) 255-8343 or registrar@judges.org.