Taking the Bench: An Interactive, Online Course for New Judges – Fall
General Jurisdiction (JS 610) – Fall
Fundamentals of Evidence: Web-Based – Fall
Judicial Academy
Judicial Writing (JS 615) – ONLINE
Fundamentals of Evidence: Web-Based – Spring
Taking the Bench: An Interactive, Online Course for New Judges – Spring
Impaired Driving Case Essentials
Evidence in a Courtroom Setting (JS 633)
Civil Mediation: An Online 40-Hour Workshop
Decision Making (JS 618)
Ethics, Fairness, and Security in Your Courtroom and Community
Mindfulness for Judges
Judicial Academy TribalSpecial Court Jurisdiction: Advanced (JS 611)
Administrative Law: Fair Hearing (JS 612)
Special Considerations for the Rural Court Judge: Web-Based
Judicial Writing (JS 615)
Best Practices in Handling Cases with Self-Represented Litigants
Designing and Presenting: A Faculty Development Workshop
General Jurisdiction (JS 610) – Spring
Drugged Driving Essentials
Impaired Driving in Indian Country
Mini-Course Administrative LawEvidence Challenges for Administrative Law Judges: Web-Based – Fall
The Traffic Case: A Course for Nonlawyer Judges
Ethical and Procedural Challenges for Administrative Law Judges: Handling Complex Issues and Cases
Evidence Challenges for Administrative Law Judges: Web-Based
Administrative Law: Advanced (JS 649)
Drugs in America Today: What Every Judge Needs to Know
Ethics and Judging: Reaching Higher Ground (JS 601): Web-Based
NewElevating Your Legal Writing: Essential Skills for Judicial Clerks and New Lawyers
The Antiracist Courtroom
Advanced Criminal Law
Military Conversations on Racial Justice Special CourtsAdvanced Trial Skills for Judges: Managing the Jury Trial
Dividing the Waters Annual Conference
Lecture Appellate2025 Appellate Judges Education Institute Summit
Civil Mediation
Ethical Issues in the Law: A Novel Approach (JS 619)
water International Symposium Traffic 60th Web Course LeadershipCourt 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
Water Tribal History & Law Webinar
Becoming Trauma Informed: An Important Consideration in the Courtroom
TribalWebinar Web Self-Study For Lawyers Free Court ClerksTaking the Bench: An Interactive, Online Course for New Judges - Fall
General Jurisdiction (JS 610) - Fall
Fundamentals of Evidence: Web-Based - Fall
Judicial Academy
Judicial Writing (JS 615) - ONLINE
Fundamentals of Evidence: Web-Based - Spring
Taking the Bench: An Interactive, Online Course for New Judges - Spring
Impaired Driving Case Essentials
Evidence in a Courtroom Setting (JS 633)
Civil Mediation: An Online 40-Hour Workshop
Decision Making (JS 618)
Ethics, Fairness, and Security in Your Courtroom and Community
Mindfulness for Judges
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.